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AU02 VLN

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,631 mi
Last recorded80,631 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 80,631 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 80,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 71,969 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

front brakes binding slightly

n/s and o/s front floorpan corroding under footwell

Pass 15 May 2010 64,670 miles

exhaust system corroding

rear radiaus arm bushes weak

Pass 23 May 2009 55,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 44,159 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 29,359 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 VLN is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

AU02 VLN is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is AU02 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 VLN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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