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AJ02 JTU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,147 mi
Last recorded132,147 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 JTU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 132,147 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both sides sill covered with spoiler not allowing fully inspection

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2016 132,147 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both sides sill covered with spoiler not allowing fully inspection

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg in front of shock absorber as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of sill near jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of sill near jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake discs and back plates rusty.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Turbo hose leaking.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,863 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 110,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,800 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)

Oil leak

power steering is slightly noisey

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,486 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 43,242 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 May 2010 43,238 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2009 37,940 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

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

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 22 May 2008 31,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,590 miles

rear number plate is discolouring around the edges

Pass 18 May 2006 20,964 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)

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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AJ02 JTU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ02 JTU, 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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AJ02 JTU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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