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AF52 UPJ

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,243 mi
Last recorded128,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 128,243 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 128,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2011 119,915 miles

Outer sill covered in plastoc preventing inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2011 119,914 miles

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

Outer sill covered in plastoc preventing inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2010 107,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,709 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 95,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,249 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,249 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,727 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,424 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,214 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 36,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 UPJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

AF52 UPJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is AF52 UPJ safe to buy?

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