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AY02 AFZ

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

180,482 mi
Last recorded180,482 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 180,482 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 10 Aug 2021 179,237 miles

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 30 Jul 2019 167,525 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 161,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 155,542 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2016 148,933 miles

Front brakes have slight bind

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Apr 2015 141,360 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2014 132,264 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2013 122,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 113,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,445 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 95,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 96,505 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 96,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 92,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 84,510 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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AY02 AFZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY02 AFZ, 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 AY02 AFZ registered?

AY02 AFZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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