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AV51 XTZ

2002 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,611 mi
Last recorded126,611 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XTZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 126,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 107,103 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 107,030 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,628 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 94,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 79,784 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 79,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,244 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 59,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,172 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 XTZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel 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 AV51 XTZ, 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 AV51 XTZ registered?

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

Is AV51 XTZ safe to buy?

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