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AV51 XPD

2002 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,271 mi
Last recorded132,271 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XPD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 132,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

General under body corrosion

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper damaged

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2019 132,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

General under body corrosion

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper damaged

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 122,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,100 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 110,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak on engine ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,486 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 92,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,374 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 72,374 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,622 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 62,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,895 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,408 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 54,667 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,667 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,919 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,992 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 45,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,787 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 37,787 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,138 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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AV51 XPD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV51 XPD, 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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AV51 XPD is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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