2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · AF52 UHS

The Rover 45 presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 30 September 2025 at 108,864 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across the last three annual cycles. Prior to that clean pass, the vehicle failed on 18 September 2025 at 108,856 miles and again on 13 September 2024 at 107,211 miles, yet both failures carried no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than component failure. The odometer shows light use for a 24-year-old car. It logged 106,222 miles in September 2023, rose to 107,214 by September 2024, and reached 108,864 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 1,650 miles per year over this period, well below the 4,536-mile annual average implied by total mileage. Such low accumulation suggests extended standing periods, which raises the risk of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corrosion on structural members even though the record shows no flagged items. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely static storage. The repeated no-defect failures in September 2024 and September 2025 warrant confirmation that the DVSA entries reflect genuine test outcomes and not clerical omission. Examine underneath the sills and subframes for rust, and check tyre sidewalls for cracking from disuse. The absence of advisories across five tests implies previous owners kept the car to a basic pass standard without proactive renewal of consumables. Verify the exhaust emissions and handbrake efficiency on a cold start, as low-mileage Rovers of this era often develop sticking cables and degraded hangers that a short test drive will expose.