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AF52 GXW

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 GXW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,946 miles

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,141 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,826 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 58,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,797 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 55,024 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,538 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 49,503 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,582 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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AF52 GXW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF52 GXW, 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 AF52 GXW registered?

AF52 GXW is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is AF52 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 GXW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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