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AF52 UFK

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UFK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,803 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 113,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 107,784 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 107,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,813 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 103,813 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,804 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 97,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,021 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,091 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 69,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,534 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 68,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,189 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,092 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 54,092 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,823 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,859 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 UFK is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

AF52 UFK is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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The MOT history for AF52 UFK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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