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AJ51 YUT

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,982 mi
Last recorded37,982 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YUT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

repair heavily under-sealed

Fail 25 Sep 2023 37,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,770 miles

Offside Front floor corroding

Front brake imbalance 24%

Fail 26 Sep 2022 36,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake imbalance 24%

Offside Front floor corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,234 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 34,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 33,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system rusted

areas of under-vehicle rusted

front brakes inbalanced within limits

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,011 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 32,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,160 miles

Front brakes - slight imbalance across front axle

Fail 19 Sep 2017 31,160 miles

Front brakes - slight imbalance across front axle

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,805 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded before cat

rear seats down at time of test - no seatbelt check

Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,081 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 23,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres 3mm of tread approx on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,295 miles

rear tyres 3mm of tread approx on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,886 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges 3mm of tread approx

Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,294 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 20,294 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,187 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded

when was timing belt changed?????

Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,034 miles

corrosion on centre and rear exhaust.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,685 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2005 11,640 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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AJ51 YUT is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AJ51 YUT, 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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AJ51 YUT is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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