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AY52 UXW

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,913 mi
Last recorded85,913 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UXW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,913 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked but no cords visible at this time

engine management lamp indicates a fault

offside front tyre heavily perished, cracked and bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2015 85,913 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked but no cords visible at this time

engine management lamp indicates a fault

offside front tyre heavily perished, cracked and bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,321 miles

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

front pads look low

middle and rear exhaust rusty

water leak from back of engine ,coolant header tank low

Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,034 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front pads look low

middle and rear exhaust rusty

water leak from back of engine ,coolant header tank low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,931 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,688 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 44,315 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2006 31,791 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 UXW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

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

Is AY52 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 UXW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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