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AF52 UCU

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,063 mi
Last recorded79,063 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,063 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,036 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,077 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,413 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 24,094 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

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 UCU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF52 UCU?

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What year was AF52 UCU registered?

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

Is AF52 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 UCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF52 UCU have outstanding finance?

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