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AD51 VKC

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,791 mi
Last recorded138,791 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VKC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 138,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 132,466 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 132,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 124,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of outer sills.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of outer sills.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 114,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Feb 2012 100,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

srs air bag light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,758 miles

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

srs air bag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,113 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 84,812 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 74,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,993 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006

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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AD51 VKC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD51 VKC, 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 AD51 VKC registered?

AD51 VKC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is AD51 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VKC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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