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AF52 URW

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,030 mi
Last recorded75,030 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front floor areas rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,538 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 74,538 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 68,202 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,646 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,420 miles

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,295 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes begining to debond

gearoil leak from n/s drive shaft seal

o/s/f brake begining to bind

Fail 24 Mar 2014 61,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes begining to debond

gearoil leak from n/s drive shaft seal

o/s/f brake begining to bind

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s + n/s front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Mar 2013 58,714 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s + n/s front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,345 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f a.b.s ring broken

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,345 miles

o/s/f a.b.s ring broken

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,861 miles

o/s/f a.b.s ring broken

rear brake discs very badly pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,579 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 38,579 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,975 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 23,245 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 URW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

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

Is AF52 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 URW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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