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AY52 NXZ

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,396 mi
Last recorded93,396 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,396 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 93,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 55,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,580 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,429 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,510 miles

checked body to plastic sill covers

Pass 25 Aug 2005 18,976 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 NXZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

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

Is AY52 NXZ safe to buy?

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