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AF02 VTZ

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,712 mi
Last recorded74,712 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VTZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,712 miles

EML on ,[first used before July 1st 2003]

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear [recommend early replacement] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine smokes when cold

Fail 6 Dec 2018 74,712 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML on ,[first used before July 1st 2003]

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine smokes when cold

Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,310 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,192 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 73,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension mounting prescribed area corroded near to legal limit

front and rear registration plates deteriorated near to legal limit

offside front lower suspension mounting prescribed area corroded to legal limit

Fail 2 Dec 2015 72,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower suspension mounting prescribed area corroded near to legal limit

front and rear registration plates deteriorated near to legal limit

offside front lower suspension mounting prescribed area corroded to legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,187 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre [not repairable] 195/55r15 88h

reverse lights not working [not mot item]

very slow to pass emission test

Pass 20 Nov 2013 69,157 miles

areas of front floors becoming rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,877 miles

offside and nearside cv boots perished near to splitting

Fail 16 Nov 2011 63,183 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on or near wear bars recomend early renewal 195/55r15 84v

middle and rear sections exhaust rusty & weak /blowing slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,183 miles

both front tyres on or near wear bars recomend early renewal 195/55r15 84v

middle and rear sections exhaust rusty & weak /blowing slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,625 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,078 miles

catalytic converter rattling recomend renewal

nearside rear tyre on wear bars recomend renewal195/55R15 85H

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,412 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 44,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 37,303 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 VTZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VTZ, 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.

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AF02 VTZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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