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AP02 BLZ

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,815 mi
Last recorded69,815 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,815 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Front underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake has a slight bind

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,815 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch corroded within 30cm of subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Footwell area corroded at structural point within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe corroded and split (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion Front underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake has a slight bind

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,986 miles

under body slightly corroded by offside and nearside front foot wells

Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,690 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT UNDER BODY FOR FOOT WELLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 67,690 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT UNDER BODY FOR FOOT WELLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,860 miles

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 58,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

inbalance on front brakes

nsf outer cv boot splitting

osf brake binding

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F ABS reluctor ring broken

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 52,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F ABS reluctor ring broken

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2010 44,052 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all four tyres perishing/ cracking

nearside front tyre worn/bald on inner edges

neraside rear tyre mishaped

throttle sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking at edges of tread

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,906 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,167 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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AP02 BLZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP02 BLZ, 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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AP02 BLZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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