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AP02 HYG

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,310 mi
Last recorded148,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 148,310 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 148,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst on test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 146,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2019 146,712 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2018 136,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 125,165 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread depth @ 3mm but tyre is cracked and perished on side wall and inbetween tread no ply or cord showing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,099 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 109,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,601 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 100,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,526 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 93,308 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front discs worn + corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,310 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 HYG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYG, 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 HYG is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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