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AJ02 XPS

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XPS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,838 miles

Front wipers split but clearing screen

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,163 miles

all tyres close to limit. corrosion to front floors

Fail 20 Jun 2014 57,146 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)

all tyres close to limit. corrosion to front floors

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,923 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 52,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,717 miles

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,251 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Front discs in poor condition.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 48,251 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Front discs in poor condition.

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,554 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 XPS is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

AJ02 XPS is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is AJ02 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 XPS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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