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AF02 RVA

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,821 mi
Last recorded55,821 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 RVA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,821 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,820 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,310 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,539 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade is split/torn!

Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade is split/torn!

Pass 28 May 2014 50,977 miles

battery clamp bolt seized but battery secure

Pass 21 May 2013 48,888 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge!

Pass 30 May 2012 47,131 miles

rear wiper blade is split!

Pass 30 May 2011 45,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,929 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 RVA is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF02 RVA, 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 AF02 RVA registered?

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

Is AF02 RVA safe to buy?

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