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AF02 VXU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,587 mi
Last recorded85,587 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,587 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,065 miles

Airline Cracks Showing On All Areas Of Nearside Rear Tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edges.

Offside & Nearside Front Floor/Jacking Point Slight Surface Corrosion

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 76,059 miles

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

Airline Cracks Showing On All Areas Of Nearside Rear Tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edges.

Offside & Nearside Front Floor/Jacking Point Slight Surface Corrosion

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,368 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,107 miles

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

SRS light on

nsf ABS ring broken

slight earth fault osr light with indicator

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,290 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 36,493 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 VXU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

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

Is AF02 VXU safe to buy?

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