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445 OCV

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

17,818 mi
Last recorded17,818 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration445 OCV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 17,818 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 17,814 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 17,812 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Nov 2024 17,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Nov 2023 17,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 17,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 17,784 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 17,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 17,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 17,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 16,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 16,310 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 15,172 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 15,172 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 May 2013 14,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 14,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 13,610 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 13,610 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 May 2011 13,191 miles

All 4 tyres are perrishing and cracking and should be monitered.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,968 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,490 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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445 OCV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 445 OCV, 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 445 OCV registered?

445 OCV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is 445 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 445 OCV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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