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AF52 UCY

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UCY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 87,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,193 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 75,193 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,120 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 59,118 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf ABS ring broken.

slight gearbox oil leak.

water getting into rear number plate dstill readable at time of test.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,296 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,284 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,749 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 UCY is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCY, 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

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What year was AF52 UCY registered?

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

Is AF52 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 UCY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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