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AU02 WEV

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,204 mi
Last recorded51,204 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 WEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,204 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all chassis and suspenion corroded

corroded/damaged flooring n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,388 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,679 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,849 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,784 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 47,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,430 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,758 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,109 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 28,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,454 miles

Near-side front tyre low on inner and outer edges

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

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 WEV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

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

Is AU02 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 WEV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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