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AU52 PHO

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,785 mi
Last recorded58,785 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,785 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust system deteriorating

front exhaust mounting defective

nearside front drive shaft ABS reluctor ring cracked

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly split

Fail 13 Jan 2015 58,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust system deteriorating

front exhaust mounting defective

nearside front drive shaft ABS reluctor ring cracked

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly split

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,255 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 49,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,992 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,811 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,605 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 29,692 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 PHO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

AU52 PHO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AU52 PHO safe to buy?

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