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AU02 VLJ

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,059 mi
Last recorded93,059 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,059 miles

Front and rear Suspension arm bushes perished

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front jacking points and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 90,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength siil and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axel bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 77,048 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front floor / outer sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor plan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,036 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,413 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 73,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,836 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,429 miles

center and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,223 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 VLJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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