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AE52 OER

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,258 mi
Last recorded85,258 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OER
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

S.R.S.light on dash

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f of bumper scuffed

oil leak on gear-box

rear shock absorbers losing damping effect

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 17 Jul 2012 85,258 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

S.R.S.light on dash

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f of bumper scuffed

oil leak on gear-box

rear shock absorbers losing damping effect

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,631 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,133 miles

Oil leak

very slight damage to n/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,776 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OER is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE52 OER, 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 OER registered?

AE52 OER is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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