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AP52 YRL

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,065 mi
Last recorded132,065 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YRL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 132,065 miles

underbody covered in underseal in patches

Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,274 miles

Both rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2016 121,274 miles

Both rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 114,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 105,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,363 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 91,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,778 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 78,765 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,856 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 70,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,549 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,874 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,769 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 YRL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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