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AD02 UCR

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,384 mi
Last recorded79,384 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 UCR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 79,384 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION [CORRODED]

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI PIPE TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,390 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 64,389 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,081 miles

BOTH FRONT ABS RINGS BROKEN

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH DRIVESHAFT OIL SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 48,474 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,491 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 41,491 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,396 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 37,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,055 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 28,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 17,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 14,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 UCR is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

AD02 UCR is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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