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AE02 NHU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,382 mi
Last recorded114,382 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on various parts of undervehicle not weakened parts or structure.

underseal sprayed under vehicle.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 103,673 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,019 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust hanger broken

front exhaust slightly blowing

plastic covers fitted over sills unable to fully inspect sills for corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2015 100,412 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust hanger broken

front exhaust slightly blowing

n/s/r brakes slightly binding

plastic covers fitted over sills unable to fully inspect sills for corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,264 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,746 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,746 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front floor corroded near subframe mounting

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,987 miles

no coolant in bottle

slight corrosion to both front floor pans near suspension mounts

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,234 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion to both front suspension prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,008 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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AE02 NHU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE02 NHU, 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 AE02 NHU registered?

AE02 NHU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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