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AU02 VLD

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,218 mi
Last recorded72,218 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VLD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,218 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,897 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 59,897 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,223 miles

Rear o/s & n/s wheels have a slight bind

various suspension components corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2016 59,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged outer drive shaft Abs ring/pick-up broken (3.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe @ rear section, next to exhaust (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering severely possibly caused by an Abs fault, but ABS warning lamp not illuminated (3.7.C.2)

Rear o/s & n/s wheels have a slight bind

various suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,336 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,319 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,559 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,308 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 19,781 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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AU02 VLD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU02 VLD, 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 AU02 VLD registered?

AU02 VLD is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AU02 VLD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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