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AU52 NFF

2002 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,949 mi
Last recorded125,949 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NFF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 125,949 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,599 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 115,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2014 106,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,160 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 94,140 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,450 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,404 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 57,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,242 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f abs ring broken (not affecting brakes)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,253 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,560 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

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 NFF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NFF, 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 NFF registered?

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

Is AU52 NFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 NFF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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