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AF02 VWX

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,769 mi
Last recorded94,769 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VWX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 94,769 miles

Front Jacking / Floor has slight corrosion but not excessive

Park brake effort just met

Rear Anti Roll bar bush has slight play, but not excessive

Rear Bumper cracked, light damage

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,138 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 90,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,328 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,191 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,474 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,466 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,246 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,803 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 47,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,716 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 VWX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

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

Is AF02 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VWX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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