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AF52 UCO

2002 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,012 mi
Last recorded104,012 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 104,012 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edge

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has slight blow

front floor both sides corroded

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre unevenly worn and worn on outside edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 104,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has slight blow

front floor both sides corroded

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre unevenly worn and worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,442 miles

Oil leak

nearside abs ring incomplete

nearside rear tyre out of shape

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering fluid leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 93,442 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside abs ring incomplete

nearside rear tyre out of shape

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering fluid leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 81,114 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi joint cover no attatched

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,789 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Dec 2011 80,789 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,359 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

header tank empty

off side rear tyre out of shape

Fail 14 Dec 2010 72,359 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

header tank empty

off side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,836 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,433 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 51,433 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,675 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006
Fail 30 Oct 2006 42,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sills not checked, covered †pads not checked †both driveshaft gaitors cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2005 33,663 miles

outer sills not checked due to sills

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 UCO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

AF52 UCO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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