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AY02 CXG

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,344 mi
Last recorded92,344 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 CXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,344 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 92,031 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,271 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 82,103 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,081 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 68,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,637 miles

slight bind near/side rear..

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,254 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,347 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 CXG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

AY02 CXG is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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