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AF51 HTA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,778 mi
Last recorded58,778 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 HTA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 58,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 54,499 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 54,498 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

MIL light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 47,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 8 Jun 2022 47,460 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 21 May 2021 41,411 miles

offside front inner door handle action weak

plastic underside covers restrict inspection

Fail 21 May 2021 41,411 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front inner door handle action weak

plastic underside covers restrict inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,634 miles

Offside Front Inner door handle worn

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 2 Mar 2020 34,634 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner door handle worn

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 21 Feb 2019 30,085 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,763 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,424 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass insecure ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,956 miles

near side mirror glass insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,517 miles

catalyst insides loose

near side mirror glass insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,903 miles

near side mirror glass insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,330 miles

near side mirror cover and glass insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,027 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 23,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,980 miles

off side rear tyre cracked and perished slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,812 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,135 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 19,133 miles

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

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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AF51 HTA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AF51 HTA, 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 AF51 HTA registered?

AF51 HTA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is AF51 HTA safe to buy?

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