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AU52 YYX

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,441 mi
Last recorded74,441 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s rear brake pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket corroded & broken

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front floor pan been repaired (welded)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 65,656 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,247 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor seams area

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering rubber pipe requires securing above rack

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,247 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor seams area

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering rubber pipe requires securing above rack

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,028 miles

Engine coolant low

Grease contamination o/s/f suspension

Headlight aims require leveling

Minor oil leaks

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear number plate discolouring

SRS light on (airbag)

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

o/s/f track rod thread damaged

surface corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor seams

Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,415 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,415 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres on 2mm

Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

stone behind n/s front backplate

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,799 miles

stone behind n/s front backplate

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,834 miles

CUT TO N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL..DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT CORROSION N /S AND O/S FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS

Fail 8 Apr 2010 47,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CUT TO N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL..DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT CORROSION N /S AND O/S FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,511 miles

light surface rusting on o/s and n/s brake discs not afecting efforts

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,838 miles

advise both rear tyres balled on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,943 miles

Both front tyres are cut in on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2005 16,372 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 YYX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYX, 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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AU52 YYX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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