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AY52 LYH

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,990 mi
Last recorded77,990 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor and inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2015 77,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor and inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,145 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2014 69,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,531 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 57,531 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,950 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,981 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,433 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 LYH is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY52 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

AY52 LYH is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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