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AX02 LGZ

2002 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,614 mi
Last recorded139,614 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 LGZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 139,614 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 139,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 1 May 2011 131,462 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 122,023 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 122,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 120,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 120,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,726 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 118,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch faulty

Pass 21 Aug 2007 105,762 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 105,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,748 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 49,642 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 LGZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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