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AO02 FLZ

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,013 mi
Last recorded125,013 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 125,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounts (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 122,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,828 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

both near and offside gear box oil seals leaking

both near and offside rear tyres are wearing unevenly on the inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 117,828 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

both near and offside gear box oil seals leaking

both near and offside rear tyres are wearing unevenly on the inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 111,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 111,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 106,681 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,251 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 94,167 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 94,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 87,717 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,900 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 63,382 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 63,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,485 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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AO02 FLZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO02 FLZ, 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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AO02 FLZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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