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AF51 HTN

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,544 mi
Last recorded88,544 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 HTN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 88,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,643 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 85,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,780 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 83,780 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,010 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,775 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,243 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,105 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,234 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 57,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,902 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 52,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,277 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r and n /s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,924 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,637 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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AF51 HTN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HTN, 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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What year was AF51 HTN registered?

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

Is AF51 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 HTN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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