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AU02 VLO

2002 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,808 mi
Last recorded49,808 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VLO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,808 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

nearside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriate

undershields fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 49,808 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)

all four tyres starting to perish

nearside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriate

undershields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,371 miles

chips in screen

sheilds fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

sheilds fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,161 miles

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering fluid on min mark

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

slight power steering oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 46,261 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering fluid on min mark

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,416 miles

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

Oil leak

front gaitors starting to perish

sheilds fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2012 44,416 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front gaitors starting to perish

sheilds fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,905 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sheilds fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,845 miles

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear number plate degrading

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,229 miles

Body damage to nearside rear wing

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both front wing repeaters faded slightly

Both outer cv boots perished

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,939 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 6 Mar 2008 30,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,259 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,057 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 VLO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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