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AE52 OFW

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,630 mi
Last recorded53,630 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OFW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 53,630 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 53,453 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 52,970 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 52,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack inside the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion pass front floor section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Drivers front floor section (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,079 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 50,079 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,478 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,541 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 43,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,579 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 34,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,359 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 31,359 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,089 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 14,596 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inside edge of tyres all so getting near to limit

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 OFW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 OFW, 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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AE52 OFW is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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