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AX02 ABU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,538 mi
Last recorded88,538 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 ABU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 88,538 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 88,538 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 78,812 miles

engine warning light on.

front brake discs in poor condition.

front wiper blade in poor condition.o/s.

handbrake travel high.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 76,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on.

front brake discs in poor condition.

front wiper blade in poor condition.o/s.

handbrake travel high.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,156 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 61,465 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs deteriated.

handbrake travel high.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,465 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs deteriated.

handbrake travel high.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,219 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,572 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 32,535 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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AX02 ABU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX02 ABU, 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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AX02 ABU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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