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AJ02 XSM

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,743 mi
Last recorded75,743 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,743 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,620 miles

rear wiper blade split

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front outer door handle damaged but still able to open door

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,620 miles

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front outer door handle damaged but still able to open door

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,217 miles

front exhaust pipe flexi joint deteriating

nearside front outer door handle insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,890 miles

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

front exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,890 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 61,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,715 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 52,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2008 47,400 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 47,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 40,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 37,831 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 37,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XSM is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

AJ02 XSM is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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