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AU52 FSX

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,957 mi
Last recorded60,957 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,957 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

sill covers

Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

sill covers

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,096 miles

sill covers

Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,096 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust in very poor condition

sill covers

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,714 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,427 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,270 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,319 miles

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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AU52 FSX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 FSX registered?

AU52 FSX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AU52 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 FSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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