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AY02 AAZ

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,513 mi
Last recorded149,513 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AAZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 149,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 149,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 138,648 miles

n/s/f door mirror slightly insecure

slight front imbalance/fluctuation 15%

Fail 15 Jun 2016 138,648 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f aim very low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s/f shows white (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f track rod ball joint cover split (2.2.C.1c)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/r (large front bush ) (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f door mirror slightly insecure

slight front imbalance/fluctuation 15%

Pass 11 Jun 2015 130,298 miles

o/s/r trailing arm (large front bush) deteriated slight movement

slight fluctuation on rear b rakes

Fail 10 Jun 2015 130,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/r trailing arm (large front bush) deteriated slight movement

slight fluctuation on rear b rakes

Pass 26 Jun 2014 123,677 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front track rod end covers deteriated

n/s/r shock appears slightlt damp

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall badly deteriated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 123,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front track rod end covers deteriated

n/s/r shock appears slightlt damp

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall badly deteriated

Pass 29 Jun 2013 118,000 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,804 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 112,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chips in windscreen

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r shocker damp

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Feb 2011 105,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 100,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 100,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,769 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 88,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 74,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 66,426 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,106 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

chips in windscreen †engine light on

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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AY02 AAZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY02 AAZ, 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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AY02 AAZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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