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AY52 NYR

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,850 mi
Last recorded92,850 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,850 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 92,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,479 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/f (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,478 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/f (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,557 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,557 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,740 miles

noisy wipers

Fail 30 Aug 2013 83,287 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r bumper inseure

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,287 miles

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

n/s/r bumper inseure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,766 miles

Engine temp gauge faulty

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,443 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/s/r tyre perished and split.

SRS light illuminated on dashboard.

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,282 miles

uneven wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2005 20,710 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 NYR 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 72.2%.

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 NYR, 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 NYR registered?

AY52 NYR is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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