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AU02 VMD

2002 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,453 mi
Last recorded114,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,453 miles

battery not clamped down (not likely to cause a problem)

brake effort slightly down o/s/r (possible wheel cyl leaking)

n/s/f lower floor pan signs of corrosion.

n/s/r trailing arm (front) mounting bush worn/split.

o/s/f lower floor pan signs of corrosion.

o/s/r trailing arm (front) mounting bush worn/split.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge close to 1.6mm.

slight free play in the steering rack on the o/s.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various oil leaks.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,954 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm and worn on inner edge.

rear trailing arm (front) mounting bushes starting to split.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 94,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm and worn on inner edge.

rear trailing arm (front) mounting bushes starting to split.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,192 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,501 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,848 miles

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

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 VMD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

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

Is AU02 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 VMD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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