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AF51 UMX

2002 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,215 mi
Last recorded103,215 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 103,215 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking To injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,736 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 93,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,247 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage pipes leaking (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,247 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated corrosion hole in n/s front floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front outer has cut (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle belly pan insecure and rubbing on o/s wheel when on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/a split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s front very low on inner edge with splits showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage pipes leaking (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,959 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes from fluid bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,475 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 31,469 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 31,469 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,213 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 30,213 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,477 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,774 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,286 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,051 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,666 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 16,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,526 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,206 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 UMX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

AF51 UMX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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