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AF02 VPR

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,923 mi
Last recorded51,923 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,923 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 51,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,981 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 44,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,091 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,304 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 39,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,676 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,581 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,602 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 32,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,938 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 31,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VPR is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

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

Is AF02 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VPR shows 15 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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