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AY02 VKF

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,022 mi
Last recorded74,022 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VKF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2013 74,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,708 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,708 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,005 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 62,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2009 52,397 miles

front brake imbalance ,16%

Pass 12 May 2008 47,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2007 41,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slightly damp around nearside of steering rack

Fail 15 May 2007 41,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slightly damp around nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 May 2006 34,801 miles

offside rear brake binding on wheel free check,but no evidence on roller brake test

slight perishing to rear tyres,tread blocks

Fail 3 May 2006 34,801 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding on wheel free check ,but no evidence on roller brake test

slight perishing to rear tyres ,tread blocks

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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AY02 VKF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AY02 VKF, 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 AY02 VKF registered?

AY02 VKF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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