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AF51 HNH

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,593 mi
Last recorded165,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 HNH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 165,593 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 165,591 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 158,047 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 158,047 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 147,386 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 147,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 138,727 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper motor noisey.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 138,727 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

clutch pedal very high.

wiper motor noisey.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 128,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

air-bag light on.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,721 miles

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

air-bag light on.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,915 miles

srs warning lamp on.

trailer socket plug cover cap missing.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 116,915 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

srs warning lamp on.

trailer socket plug cover cap missing.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 108,032 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 108,032 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 96,946 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 80,875 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,085 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,411 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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AF51 HNH is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF51 HNH, 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 HNH is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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