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AY02 DFD

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,049 mi
Last recorded81,049 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DFD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 81,049 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 81,048 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint Or seal or pipe to pump (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + pressure low

Pass 6 May 2015 78,662 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut on side wall but not to cords

Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cut on side wall but not to cords

Pass 14 May 2014 75,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/a/f abs reluctor rings corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 72,045 miles

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

engine management warning light on

offside front and nearside front constant velocity joint gaiters slightly cracking

Pass 11 May 2012 68,722 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near /s/ rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 May 2011 64,920 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 61,418 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 61,418 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 58,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 43,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,773 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)

Fail 24 May 2006 32,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 DFD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DFD, 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 DFD is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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