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AY02 PFA

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,926 mi
Last recorded107,926 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 PFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,926 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 107,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,841 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2013 95,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 May 2013 95,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,924 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dampness around power steering resevoir

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 71,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 19 Mar 2008 63,903 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,752 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,890 miles

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

checked body to plastic sill covers

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 PFA is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc 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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

AY02 PFA is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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