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AF02 RVW

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,533 mi
Last recorded78,533 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 RVW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2016 78,533 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Offside & Nearside front floor slightly corroded.

Offside & Nearside outersills not tested covers fitted.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,734 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 74,734 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,031 miles

drivers seat poor

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,779 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,255 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,986 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,342 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,630 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 RVW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVW, 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

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What year was AF02 RVW registered?

AF02 RVW is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is AF02 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 RVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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