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AF51 HMX

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 HMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,982 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 89,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,100 miles

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to show signs of deterioration

Fail 19 Jun 2012 85,100 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to show signs of deterioration

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,138 miles

Diff and engine oil leak

Fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre cut not cords exposed

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,138 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diff and engine oil leak

Engine management light on

Fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre cut not cords exposed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,584 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,564 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 56,564 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AF51 HMX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF51 HMX, 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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AF51 HMX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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