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AU52 AXV

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,942 mi
Last recorded80,942 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 AXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,942 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exshaust corroded

plastic skirts fitted

rear antiroll bar brackets corroded

rear tyres perished

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,floors,front outriggers,inner rear sills,front suspension,rear suspension mounts,rear chassis

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exshaust corroded

plastic skirts fitted

rear antiroll bar brackets corroded

rear tyres perished

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,floors,front outriggers,inner rear sills,front suspension,rear suspension mounts,rear chassis

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,298 miles

front floors corroded

fuel and brake pipes covered by plastic trims.

offside front to rear brake pipe cleaned and painted

rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to unbond.

trims fitted to outer sills.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front floors corroded

fuel and brake pipes covered by plastic trims.

rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to unbond.

trims fitted to outer sills.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,896 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,846 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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AU52 AXV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AU52 AXV, 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 AU52 AXV registered?

AU52 AXV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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