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AE02 GKN

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,722 mi
Last recorded78,722 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 GKN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 78,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

body corroded by n/s boot hindge

center mirror insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,818 miles

BOTH SIDES ELECTRIC MIRROR ADJUST POOR

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR PAN (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SMEARS SCREEN

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR PAN (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' STONE CHIP (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,753 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT ENDS

Front FLOOR CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,374 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 61,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,114 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,041 miles

windscreen chipped zone B

Fail 16 Nov 2011 52,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 11 Dec 2010 46,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,165 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 35,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both trailing arm bushes splitting

exhaust corroded

front pads 2mm!!!

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,805 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,460 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack around sidewalls and tread area

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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AE02 GKN is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE02 GKN, 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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AE02 GKN is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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