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AU52 NFD

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,981 mi
Last recorded70,981 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body damage to the offside rear of the vehicle

Exhaust flex pipe degrading

Front brake discs badly rusted

Front floor pan rusty

Front road springs rusty

Front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Metal brake pipes in the engine bay are degrading

Nearside front tyre perished and worn low

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Rear trailing arm to body mounting bushes perished and splitting from the centre pins and the outer casings

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,327 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,640 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 39,164 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,720 miles

Both rear tyres perished on edges of tread,but not to cords or due to structure failure

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,159 miles

front tyres worn off on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,746 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 11,881 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 NFD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFD, 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 NFD registered?

AU52 NFD is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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