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AF52 UBN

2002 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UBN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 118,764 miles

All centre and rear brake pipes corroded but not yet considered excessive

Engine management light illuminated

Fuel filler neck corroded

Oil Leak(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 118,764 miles

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

All centre and rear brake pipes corroded but not yet considered excessive

Engine management light illuminated

Fuel filler neck corroded

Oil Leak(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 112,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

EML illuminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 105,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust cat ceramics ratterling

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 20 Oct 2012 105,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust cat ceramics ratterling

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,261 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 97,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,184 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 87,184 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,493 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 72,493 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,176 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 51,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,892 miles

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

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 UBN is a 2002 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF52 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

AF52 UBN is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is AF52 UBN safe to buy?

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