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AY02 VMD

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,698 mi
Last recorded48,698 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,698 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,698 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,368 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,565 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 29,375 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 1 May 2009 27,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 23,244 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 19,688 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 19,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/S/R tyre has nail in tyre

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

Steering rack leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,692 miles

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

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 VMD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 VMD registered?

AY02 VMD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is AY02 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 VMD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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