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AF02 VVZ

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,588 mi
Last recorded126,588 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VVZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,588 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))

age related corrosion to underside various places componants

front exhaust flexi detiorated

osf drive shaft seal damp

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,171 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 123,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 112,735 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,267 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,479 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 92,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 86,783 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,075 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,663 miles

battery not secure

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,190 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,045 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,803 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 VVZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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