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AE52 JXU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,950 mi
Last recorded228,950 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 JXU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 228,950 miles

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok on test with cat tool

Fail 18 Mar 2016 228,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok on test with cat tool

Pass 3 Mar 2015 209,781 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front floor pans corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 209,755 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 194,893 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 178,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 172,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 164,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 145,422 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 118,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 118,384 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 93,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,404 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,453 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 JXU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

AE52 JXU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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