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AY52 VAK

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,769 mi
Last recorded20,769 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VAK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,769 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 20,769 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,764 miles

rear wiper blade rubber

Fail 3 Jul 2012 20,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,434 miles

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

OSF tyre was down to 10 psi

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,781 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 19,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,252 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,668 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 VAK is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

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

Is AY52 VAK safe to buy?

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