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AF51 HPJ

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,788 mi
Last recorded115,788 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 HPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 115,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,788 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 28 May 2012 110,235 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 110,235 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,935 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,739 miles

rear reg plate staring to degrade

Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,739 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear reg plate staring to degrade

Pass 1 May 2008 80,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 50,948 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 HPJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HPJ, 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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What year was AF51 HPJ registered?

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

Is AF51 HPJ safe to buy?

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