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AY52 RZO

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,080 mi
Last recorded45,080 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RZO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,080 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,859 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 41,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,611 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,635 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS SUSPENSON MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED AND N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED SUBFRAME MOUNT AREA

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Fail 22 Aug 2012 32,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS SUSPENSON MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED AND N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED SUBFRAME MOUNT AREA

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST IS CORRODED

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s & o/s front floor & chassis corroded

n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s & o/s front floor & chassis corroded

n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,975 miles

n/s & o/s front floor corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,153 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 27,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,117 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 23,117 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 20,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,429 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 17,022 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 RZO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

AY52 RZO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AY52 RZO safe to buy?

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