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AF02 VZA

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,869 mi
Last recorded84,869 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VZA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,923 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 65,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,997 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,459 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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 VZA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

AF02 VZA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is AF02 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VZA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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