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AF02 RVU

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,514 mi
Last recorded111,514 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 RVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,514 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 111,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,580 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,497 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,559 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 76,559 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,164 miles

O/S/F ABS reluctor ring cracked.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,922 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 RVU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF02 RVU?

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What year was AF02 RVU registered?

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

Is AF02 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 RVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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