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AE52 HKB

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,175 mi
Last recorded40,175 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HKB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,175 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 30 Jan 2015 40,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,889 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,254 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 33,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,613 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 29,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,998 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,301 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,509 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

WIPERS DETERIORATING

Fail 3 Jan 2007 20,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE 195/55/15H

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

WIPERS DETERIORATING

Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,721 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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AE52 HKB is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 HKB, 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 AE52 HKB registered?

AE52 HKB is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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