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AU02 VMA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,995 mi
Last recorded97,995 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VMA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 97,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,984 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 80,515 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,690 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,678 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,678 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,399 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked

small split in o/s wiper

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,165 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,077 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,222 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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AU02 VMA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU02 VMA, 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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AU02 VMA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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