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AY02 DMV

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,651 mi
Last recorded96,651 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DMV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,651 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,987 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 93,981 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,192 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres (inner & outer) sidewalls affected by cracking and splitting

slight cracking and spliting present between osf tyre treads

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,857 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield slight insecure. req attention

n/s washer jet not working. req attention

o/s/r outer tyre wall slight cracked. req attention

o/s/r tyre slight deflated. req attention

Fail 1 Apr 2011 88,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield slight insecure. req attention

n/s washer jet not working. req attention

o/s/r outer tyre wall slight cracked. req attention

o/s/r tyre slight deflated. req attention

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,069 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 49,062 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake travel high but servicable

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,062 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

handbrake travel high but servicable

Pass 3 May 2006 42,372 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 DMV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DMV, 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 DMV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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