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AG02 CXF

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,079 mi
Last recorded129,079 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 CXF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,079 miles

battery loose

front number plate cracked

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r trailing arm bush perished

play in steering rack nearside

Fail 18 Mar 2016 128,810 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section loose (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

battery loose

eml on

front number plate cracked

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r trailing arm bush perished

play in steering rack nearside

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,305 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S gearbox driveshaft seal slight leak

O/S/F brake sticking slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2014 110,615 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake sticking slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S gearbox driveshaft seal slight leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,159 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 102,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,867 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,918 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 61,918 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,199 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 51,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 41,129 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 41,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,160 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 37,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AG02 CXF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AG02 CXF, 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 AG02 CXF registered?

AG02 CXF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 August 2002.

Is AG02 CXF safe to buy?

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