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A14 XTX

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,056 mi
Last recorded46,056 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XTX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,923 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 45,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,798 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 45,794 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 45,665 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,654 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,654 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,346 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,345 miles

Driver's seat insecure broken back rest upright (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 43,558 miles

drivers seat back possibly broken on one side

Fail 30 May 2013 42,259 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 42,259 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,269 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 36,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,611 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,360 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,797 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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A14 XTX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A14 XTX, 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 A14 XTX registered?

A14 XTX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is A14 XTX safe to buy?

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