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AD51 SZC

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,880 mi
Last recorded130,880 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 SZC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 130,880 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 130,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 129,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

emf light illumninated on dash

slight corrosion both front floor areas

Pass 20 Feb 2010 117,853 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,944 miles

engine check light on

o/s front brake disc back plate corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2009 103,944 miles

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

engine check light on

o/s front brake disc back plate corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2008 95,972 miles

Corrosion on centre to rear exhaust joint

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

Offside front brake disc back plate corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,406 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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AD51 SZC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD51 SZC, 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 AD51 SZC registered?

AD51 SZC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is AD51 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 SZC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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