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AJ02 XTE

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,162 mi
Last recorded103,162 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XTE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 103,162 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 103,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front floors very rusty shailing

n/s/r o/s/f brakes binding

rear main brake pipes rusty shailing

rear susupension bushes perished

Pass 21 May 2014 100,537 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 100,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 94,047 miles

oil leaks on engine?

front floors/sills rusty shailing

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 May 2013 93,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

brake pipes rusty

front floors/sills rusty shailing

oil leaks on engine?

Fail 18 May 2012 87,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front floors rusty

Pass 18 May 2012 87,342 miles

front floors rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,661 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 79,661 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,189 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 71,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 61,519 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 61,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,353 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 44,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 44,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 36,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XTE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XTE, 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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AJ02 XTE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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