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AF02 WDU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,998 mi
Last recorded67,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 WDU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back box coroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 67,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both arches (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 67,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring and sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring and sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both arches (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,036 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 63,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,993 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,993 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,679 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 52,502 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,428 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 44,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,658 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 32,658 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,402 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 WDU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WDU, 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.

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AF02 WDU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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