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AY52 UZC

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,459 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 71,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 70,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system deteraioted

rear tyres worn unevenley

Fail 24 Aug 2015 66,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front foor both sides corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,583 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front foor both sides corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,694 miles

Oil leak

centre rear belt trapped under seat / under body corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2014 62,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

centre rear belt trapped under seat / under body corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,649 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,709 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 45,709 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 44,559 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,203 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 29,978 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,181 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 23,181 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,312 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 UZC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

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

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