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AU52 FTE

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,271 mi
Last recorded100,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FTE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,836 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,869 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,868 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,304 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 50,304 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 34,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,902 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,218 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,578 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 FTE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

AU52 FTE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is AU52 FTE safe to buy?

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