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AY02 VKH

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,773 mi
Last recorded87,773 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VKH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 87,773 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear tyres perished

gearbox worn

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 81,600 miles

Engine oil leak

Steering rack damp

Fail 26 May 2016 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,610 miles

centre exhaust pipe at rear flange corroded

damp at steering rack

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 72,599 miles

front tyres worn low inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 May 2013 72,599 miles

rear tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyres worn low inner edge

Fail 14 May 2012 69,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 69,142 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,426 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 65,398 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 60,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56,125 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 52,825 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 May 2008 52,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,766 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 49,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2006 46,545 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VKH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VKH, 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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AY02 VKH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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