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AE52 OKF

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,613 mi
Last recorded72,613 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OKF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 72,597 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 70,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,466 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just working (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,667 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just working (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight corrosion on floor

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,162 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 57,238 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,449 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 53,449 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,919 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,254 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,494 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,288 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,012 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,450 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,974 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 32,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,983 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 OKF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE52 OKF, 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 OKF registered?

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

Is AE52 OKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 OKF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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