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AF02 VNM

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,123 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,738 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 87,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,741 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 70,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 52,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,780 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,433 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,073 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,914 miles

advice both rear tyres broken up and perished but no cords showing

Fail 6 Apr 2006 25,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,020 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 VNM is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

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

Is AF02 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VNM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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