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AR51 FJE

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,986 mi
Last recorded44,986 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FJE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,986 miles

front and rear discs are both pitted

Fail 15 Aug 2012 44,986 miles

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

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

front and rear discs are both pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,277 miles

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

front & rear brake discs badly pitted

Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,495 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,495 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,766 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished (no cords visible) an tread is slightly distorted

sill not fully tested due to sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,079 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,475 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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AR51 FJE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AR51 FJE, 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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What year was AR51 FJE registered?

AR51 FJE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is AR51 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 FJE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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