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AJ02 XSX

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XSX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,778 miles

Both front door handles defective; but can still perform job; Advise att soon

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R body damaged

SRS light on

Fail 14 Mar 2013 90,761 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front door handles defective; but can still perform job; Advise att soon

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R body damaged

O/S/R tyre perrished & close on 1.6mm limit

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

SRS light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,534 miles

Both front exterior door handles in deterioated condition att needed

O/S/R Tyre tread slightly perrished

O/S/R accident damage

SRS light on, will be fail after 1st April

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,534 miles

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

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

Both front exterior door handles in deterioated condition att needed

O/S/R Tyre tread slightly perrished

O/S/R accident damage

SRS light on, will be fail after 1st April

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,395 miles

Battery insecure

O/S/R Tyre slightly perrished

Fail 17 Mar 2011 75,395 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre slightly perrished

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 63,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,855 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 54,525 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,525 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)

Pass 21 May 2007 47,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,678 miles

n/s rear door will not open from outside

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 XSX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

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

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