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AY52 HNC

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HNC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,260 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,260 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floors holed (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,334 miles

both front floor rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2016 66,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front floor rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2015 53,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,447 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 44,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,911 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,763 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 20,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,302 miles

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

o/s/f brake pad looking low & slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,502 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 13,262 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 HNC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY52 HNC, 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 AY52 HNC registered?

AY52 HNC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AY52 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 HNC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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