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AY52 HCA

2002 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,889 mi
Last recorded100,889 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,889 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 100,879 miles

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

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,535 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,535 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,848 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,848 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,032 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,199 miles

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 43,195 miles

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

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,058 miles

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 28,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,480 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 16,657 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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AY52 HCA is a 2002 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY52 HCA, 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 AY52 HCA registered?

AY52 HCA is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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