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AF02 VYG

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,486 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 62,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

offside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,346 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 49,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,481 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,870 miles

front tyres on 3mms.

slight cut in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 33,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,986 miles

advise srs light on.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,966 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,356 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,584 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 VYG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver 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 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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