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AY52 HNL

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,725 mi
Last recorded58,725 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HNL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight cracking in trailing arm bushes

steel rims replaced by alloys at time of retest

Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight cracking in trailing arm bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,678 miles

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

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 12 Aug 2009 50,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,841 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

rear wiper split

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 HNL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNL, 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 HNL registered?

AY52 HNL is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AY52 HNL safe to buy?

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