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AY02 VMA

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,289 mi
Last recorded46,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VMA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,289 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,767 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 43,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,811 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades have split ends.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,702 miles

Nearside and Offside wipers starting to split

Washer jets blocked on one jet each side

Pass 26 May 2007 27,061 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 23,668 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 VMA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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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What year was AY02 VMA registered?

AY02 VMA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is AY02 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 VMA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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