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AY52 RZH

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,537 mi
Last recorded90,537 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RZH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,537 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,536 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded verious (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,925 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Drive shaft seal weeping

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sill covers fitted, obscuring view

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 80,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 68,293 miles

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,838 miles

N/s floor corroded

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 60,783 miles

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

N/s floor corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,002 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,682 miles

n/s front gear box oil leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,816 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 19,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 12,450 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 RZH is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZH, 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 RZH registered?

AY52 RZH is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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