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AY02 DMU

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,849 mi
Last recorded70,849 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,849 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to outer sills

slight blow from rear silencer & corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,218 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s floor corroding

rear wiper blade missing

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,914 miles

both front tyres close to limit 2mm

f/n/s & f/o/s floors corroding

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,685 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wheel slight bind

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,770 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 45,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,463 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,788 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 DMU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 DMU registered?

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

Is AY02 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 DMU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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