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AY52 LYU

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,397 mi
Last recorded75,397 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LYU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,397 miles

SRS fault

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,062 miles

both rear lower suspenion bushes starting to crack

Fail 19 Sep 2007 60,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,431 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,116 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 LYU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

AY52 LYU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is AY52 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 LYU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 LYU have outstanding finance?

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