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AF02 VYX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,387 mi
Last recorded95,387 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VYX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 95,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt child seat fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 95,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,317 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 82,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f a/b/s ring cracked

noise from engine

Pass 13 May 2008 70,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

air bag light on

n/s/f a/b/s ring cracked

Fail 10 May 2008 70,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

air bag light on

n/s/f a/b/s ring cracked

Pass 16 May 2007 61,062 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,158 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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AF02 VYX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 VYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 VYX registered?

AF02 VYX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is AF02 VYX safe to buy?

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