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AV51 XUJ

2002 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XUJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 98,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake back plates corroded

front tyres different size on front axle to rear axle

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

rear tyres worn uneven on inner tread

Fail 22 May 2015 98,408 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake back plates corroded

front tyres different size on front axle to rear axle

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

rear tyres worn uneven on inner tread

Pass 22 May 2014 81,295 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 81,295 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 70,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 70,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 60,828 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 49,638 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 39,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 28,256 miles

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,792 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 25,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,533 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 23,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,586 miles

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

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 XUJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

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

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