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AJ02 LYS

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,618 mi
Last recorded95,618 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LYS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 95,618 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 95,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 88,679 miles

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

srs light on

Fail 21 May 2012 88,679 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

srs light on

Pass 4 May 2011 77,207 miles

both front outer cv gaiters perished slightly

both front tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 May 2011 77,207 miles

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

both front outer cv gaiters perished slightly

both front tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,304 miles

all tyres perishing

both front c.v boots deteriating

rear no plate starting to deteriate

various parts of exhausht deteriating

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,837 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,255 miles

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

n/s/f side light dull

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,904 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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AJ02 LYS is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ02 LYS, 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 AJ02 LYS registered?

AJ02 LYS is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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