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AU52 PHX

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,745 mi
Last recorded71,745 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 PHX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,745 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SLIGHTLY ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED LOWER RIGHT CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,248 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind engine ecu (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,254 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,447 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,979 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 56,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,473 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,466 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 24,186 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 24,186 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 PHX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

AU52 PHX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is AU52 PHX safe to buy?

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