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AD02 FHU

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,311 mi
Last recorded75,311 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,311 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,868 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2016 72,868 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,869 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,978 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,610 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

gear box oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,296 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 55,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

srs warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,882 miles

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

srs warning light on

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,164 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 50,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,791 miles

SRS light indicates a fault

Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,017 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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AD02 FHU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 56,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 FHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD02 FHU registered?

AD02 FHU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 31 August 2002.

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