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AE52 HLG

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,328 mi
Last recorded68,328 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HLG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 68,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 65,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 62,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 60,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 57,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,329 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 56,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged tone ring snapped (1.6 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,335 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 51,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires urgent attention (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,831 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 41,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,002 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,073 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,483 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,918 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,155 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 9,574 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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AE52 HLG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE52 HLG, 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 AE52 HLG registered?

AE52 HLG is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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