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AF02 VWC

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,893 mi
Last recorded101,893 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,244 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,624 miles

Corrosion to drivers footwell/osf jacking point area.

Nearside Rear tyre showing cracking/perishing to sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre showing cracking/perishing to sidewalls.

Pass 28 May 2015 81,403 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,568 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion offside front floor/sill

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,494 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,614 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)

srs warning on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,611 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,070 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 70,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 59,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,044 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 VWC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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