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AY52 UXL

2002 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,573 mi
Last recorded81,573 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,573 miles

Front flexi exhaust pipe hanger rusted and not connected

Nearside Front floor corroding near jacking point

Offside Front floor corroding near jacking point

Offside Front window washer low pressure

battery bit loose

nail in both rear tyres

rubber power steering pipes oily

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,573 miles

Front flexi exhaust pipe hanger rusted and not connected

Nearside Front floor corroding near jacking point

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front floor corroding near jacking point

Offside Front window washer low pressure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault warning light was on when started mot test & went off half way through test and never came back on (5.4.2)

battery bit loose

nail in both rear tyres

rubber power steering pipes oily

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,933 miles

Both headlight aims/patterns just acceptable

Front exhaust bracket adrift

Front exhaust flexi damaged

High traval on handbrake

O/S Washer weak

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/R Suspension bush perishing

Oil leak (possible power steering)

Power steering fluid low

Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,933 miles

Offside 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)

Both headlight aims/patterns just acceptable

Front exhaust bracket adrift

Front exhaust flexi damaged

High traval on handbrake

O/S Washer weak

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/R Suspension bush perishing

Oil leak (possible power steering)

Power steering fluid low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,598 miles

Power steering fluid low

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,598 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering fluid low

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,025 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,465 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 598,179 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,635 miles

exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,982 miles

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

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 UXL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

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

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