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AF52 UGC

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,988 mi
Last recorded100,988 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,988 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 100,988 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre - cut in tread

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 85,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre - cut in tread

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

Pass 22 May 2015 68,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,565 miles

rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,846 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall.

some rust on underside, inc metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,846 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall.

some rust on underside, inc metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,007 miles

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,007 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front floors corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,355 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,355 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,711 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2008 59,138 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,138 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,018 miles

Brake pads well worn, fluid level low.

SRS Airbag light on.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,932 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,984 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 UGC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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