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AY02 VLW

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,667 mi
Last recorded74,667 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VLW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,195 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,733 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 VLW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

AY02 VLW is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is AY02 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 VLW 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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