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AU02 AXJ

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,299 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all flexible hose ferrule's corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s front and o/s rear tyre's have outer wall damage n/s front tyre has splits on inner wall but not through to cords

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 92,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust joints corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all flexible hose ferrule's corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s front and o/s rear tyre's have outer wall damage n/s front tyre has splits on inner wall but not through to cords

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 87,997 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 21 May 2010 83,244 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 83,237 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to o/s front & rear tyres outer walls also o/s front wheel rim.

Fail 22 May 2009 79,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front , o/s front and o/s rear tyre's has slight cracks in outer walls , not through to cords

Pass 22 May 2009 79,561 miles

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

n/s front , o/s front and o/s rear tyre's has slight cracks in outer walls , not through to cords

Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,868 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 76,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,492 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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AU02 AXJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU02 AXJ, 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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AU02 AXJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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