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AY52 NXV

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,962 mi
Last recorded42,962 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,537 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 42,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,079 miles

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Fail 3 Oct 2017 42,079 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,329 miles

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,284 miles

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 35,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,927 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,148 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,305 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,868 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,560 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 NXV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

AY52 NXV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 NXV shows 18 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.

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