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AY52 XOJ

2002 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,221 mi
Last recorded137,221 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XOJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 137,221 miles

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

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

front floor pan corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 128,239 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 128,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,224 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 121,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 112,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,025 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 89,155 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 89,155 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,053 miles

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

offside reartyre has cracking around tread

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,170 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 XOJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

AY52 XOJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is AY52 XOJ safe to buy?

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