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AD02 HOJ

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,698 mi
Last recorded150,698 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 HOJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 150,698 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension arm main bushes worn

underbody becoming weak in places due to corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2019 150,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension arm main bushes worn

underbody becoming weak in places due to corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2018 142,894 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 17 Sep 2018 142,891 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2017 135,249 miles

rear brake discs rusty and braking surface is reduced

Fail 19 Sep 2017 134,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs rusty and braking surface is reduced

Pass 21 Sep 2016 126,663 miles

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

flexi part of exhaust week with corrosion

n/s/r main suspension bush split and week

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer side wall

Fail 21 Sep 2016 126,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

flexi part of exhaust week with corrosion

n/s/r main suspension bush split and week

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,313 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

exhaust system becoming week with corosion

front number plate starting to fade

slight crack in o/s/f abs ring but no light coming on

Fail 25 Sep 2015 118,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

exhaust system becoming week with corosion

front number plate starting to fade

slight crack in o/s/f abs ring but no light coming on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,805 miles

both sides rear main suspension arm bushes split/worn

front number plate starting to fade

slight crack in o/s/f abs ring but no light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,141 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 97,919 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,034 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,814 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,195 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 HOJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HOJ, 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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AD02 HOJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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