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AY52 UTL

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,348 mi
Last recorded63,348 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UTL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,348 miles

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on both sills

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on both sills

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,992 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 30 Mar 2015 52,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,473 miles

nearside front tyre below limit inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,473 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre below limit inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,746 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 45,746 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,885 miles

air bag light on

coolant level on minimum

front bumper damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leaks drive shaft seals

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,161 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,331 miles

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

drivers sun visior slightly loose

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,138 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

damage to offside front wing

Fail 21 Mar 2009 27,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

damage to offside front wing

Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,106 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,106 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,338 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,828 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 12,417 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 UTL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

AY52 UTL is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AY52 UTL safe to buy?

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