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AE51 NFX

2002 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,935 mi
Last recorded56,935 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NFX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,935 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,214 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 50,252 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 46,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,801 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 40,801 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,192 miles

both front discs showing signs of corrosion

play in rear offside anti roll bar drop link

rear offside tyre tread cracked at edges

Fail 3 Nov 2006 35,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front discs showing signs of corrosion

play in rear offside anti roll bar drop link

rear offside tyre tread cracked at edges

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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AE51 NFX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE51 NFX, 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 AE51 NFX registered?

AE51 NFX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is AE51 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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