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AJ02 XSL

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,624 mi
Last recorded168,624 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XSL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 168,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 157,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 145,856 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 131,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,128 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 107,612 miles

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

Near side rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,539 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,148 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,551 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,551 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 8 May 2009 56,184 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 May 2008 51,246 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 May 2007 46,941 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 46,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 40,067 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 XSL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

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

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