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AG02 CYU

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,349 mi
Last recorded143,349 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 CYU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 143,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 138,484 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

EML light on

Fail 12 May 2016 138,484 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

EML light on

Pass 6 May 2015 132,338 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 12 May 2014 126,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,668 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 110,668 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excess movement

offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,326 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,755 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

discs rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,145 miles

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

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

nearside rear foot/handbrake reading low - suspect caliper

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,972 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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AG02 CYU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYU, 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 CYU registered?

AG02 CYU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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