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AM51 AET

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,081 mi
Last recorded62,081 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 AET
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,081 miles

Rear trailing arm rubbers cracking.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear trailing arm rubbers cracking.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,267 miles

nsf tyre wearing very low,trailing arm bushes deteriorating,offside cv boot deteriorating,nsr wheel slightly out of shape,offside parking brake effort just met requirements-investigate

Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre wearing very low,trailing arm bushes deteriorating,offside cv boot deteriorating,nsr wheel slightly out of shape,offside parking brake effort just met requirements-investigate

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,592 miles

battery going flat

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,591 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery going flat

Fail 15 Feb 2012 52,182 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise inspection of front brakes, both sides have slight bind.

corrosion on o/s/f door at top,

corrosion on rear exhaust flange.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,182 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise inspection of front brakes, both sides have slight bind.

corrosion on o/s/f door at top,

corrosion on rear exhaust flange.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 42,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 31,516 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 26,808 miles

nearside rear & offside rear tyres slightly perrished on side walls.

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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AM51 AET is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM51 AET, 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 AM51 AET registered?

AM51 AET is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is AM51 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 AET shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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