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AF52 ULE

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,816 mi
Last recorded98,816 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,816 miles

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

exhaust system slight corrosion front to rear

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,743 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,782 miles

Rear Bumper Damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2011 87,780 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Bumper Damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,666 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 80,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,988 miles

corrosion started on underbody

power steering drive belt starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,961 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 48,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 ULE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

AF52 ULE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is AF52 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 ULE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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