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AF52 UFW

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,483 mi
Last recorded67,483 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UFW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general heavy surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Fail 18 Oct 2019 67,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general heavy surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,410 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 66,410 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rears near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes recommend service slightly inbalanced

Fail 5 Oct 2017 65,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rears near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes recommend service slightly inbalanced

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front floor pans around jacking points weak (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear bumper broken

Fail 10 Oct 2016 64,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front floor pans around jacking points weak (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear bumper broken

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

both front floor pans/jacking points corroded and weak

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrision on under side of body

Fail 16 Oct 2013 59,132 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrision on under side of body

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,977 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 56,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,116 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,308 miles

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,853 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 42,001 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 42,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 42,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 UFW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green 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 UFW, 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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AF52 UFW is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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