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AG02 DXT

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,439 mi
Last recorded52,439 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 DXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 52,439 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,171 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,820 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,525 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,152 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,873 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,942 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes perished / slight play ( both sides )

fuel filler neck corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear trailing arm bushes perished / slight play ( both sides )

fuel filler neck corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,027 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,984 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Mirror secured using tape

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,944 miles

N.S.R Tyre perrished and cracking

O.S Mirror secured using tape

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,036 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,686 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 32,706 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,867 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front brake discs pitted

advise both rear brake discs pitted

advise brake warning lamp on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,281 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 26,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise air bag light on

advise rear wiper broken

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,383 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake pads 50% worn

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 DXT is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DXT, 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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AG02 DXT is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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