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AY52 RYZ

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,746 mi
Last recorded65,746 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,746 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,746 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,535 miles

advise near side rear tyre soft

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,834 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 31,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 16,600 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 16,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 RYZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

AY52 RYZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AY52 RYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 RYZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 RYZ have outstanding finance?

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