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AF51 NYH

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 NYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 80,556 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody components rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2018 79,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody components rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,860 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 77,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,444 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 75,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it clips in (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,969 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 72,969 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 71,439 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,593 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,720 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 62,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,606 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,469 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,261 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inside edges

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 NYH is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 2,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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