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AY52 RZV

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,956 mi
Last recorded83,956 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,161 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,453 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,453 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch slipping

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,782 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,794 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 58,930 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 51,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,837 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 RZV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

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

Is AY52 RZV safe to buy?

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