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AF02 NMO

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,608 mi
Last recorded94,608 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 NMO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,608 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,518 miles

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,518 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,406 miles

bottom rear axle bushes splitting slightly

exhaust system corroded

osr tyre cracking on sidewalls

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 89,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bottom rear axle bushes splitting slightly

exhaust system corroded

osr tyre cracking on sidewalls

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,907 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 83,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all 4 tyres light cracks

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,650 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all 4 tyres light cracks

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2010 67,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,634 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,892 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,230 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 52,230 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,854 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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AF02 NMO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF02 NMO, 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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AF02 NMO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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