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DF02 AFV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,478 mi
Last recorded28,478 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 AFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,845 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 25,344 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 25 Feb 2014 25,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,483 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,849 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 19,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,493 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,358 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 13,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,806 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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DF02 AFV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF02 AFV, 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 DF02 AFV registered?

DF02 AFV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is DF02 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 AFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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