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AP52 EWG

2002 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EWG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 127,179 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 127,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 121,983 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 121,983 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 101,116 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 101,116 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 81,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 81,299 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 61,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,578 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,666 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 45,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,979 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 38,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,936 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 28,936 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,717 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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AP52 EWG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AP52 EWG, 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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AP52 EWG is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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