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AF02 VYC

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,101 mi
Last recorded50,101 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 50,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,870 miles

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK , N/SF & N/S/R TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS , TRAILING ARM BUSHES BADLY SPLIT BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT .

Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,833 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK , N/SF & N/S/R TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS , TRAILING ARM BUSHES BADLY SPLIT BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT .

Pass 19 May 2009 44,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,280 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,590 miles

rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,978 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 VYC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

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

Is AF02 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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