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AF02 VPP

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VPP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,665 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,714 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 46,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,455 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,807 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,964 miles

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

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

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

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 VPP is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

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

Is AF02 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VPP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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