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AD51 VZC

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,705 mi
Last recorded76,705 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VZC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes borderline

corrosion under vehicle front and rear suspension borderline

oil on engine

Fail 11 Jun 2018 76,701 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure Outer (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes borderline

corrosion under vehicle front and rear suspension borderline

oil on engine

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,683 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,460 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle including floor pan

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.94 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.76 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Trim surround fitted to brake pipes, inspection limited

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,375 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Security of exhaust heatshield, CAT

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,568 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded but exhaust still supported

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,956 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,956 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering lock loose

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,402 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f stablebar loose

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,983 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,570 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 VZC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AD51 VZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 VZC registered?

AD51 VZC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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