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AU52 AYV

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,349 mi
Last recorded77,349 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 AYV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 77,349 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedall rubber is missing

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 3 May 2013 77,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedall rubber is missing

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

centre pipe & back box sections are very rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,164 miles

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)

centre pipe & back box sections are very rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2011 53,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat not fitted correctly

o/s/f tyre perished on outter sidewall

slight damage o/s/f outter sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat not fitted correctly

o/s/f tyre perished on outter sidewall

slight damage o/s/f outter sidewall

Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper rubbers deteriorating

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,243 miles

both wiper rubbers deteriorating

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,239 miles

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

front brake balance close to limit

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 AYV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU52 AYV, 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 AYV registered?

AU52 AYV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AU52 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 AYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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