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AY02 VLL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,964 mi
Last recorded113,964 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 113,964 miles

Advise front tyres different size to rear tyres

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 May 2014 113,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise front tyres different size to rear tyres

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 107,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside & nearside front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,329 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 79,880 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,675 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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AY02 VLL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY02 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

AY02 VLL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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