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AG51 BKU

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,893 mi
Last recorded70,893 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 BKU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 70,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 70,881 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill corroded to excess near suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor section near front suspension and anti roll bar mounting corroded to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe blowing, front and rear sections rusting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,429 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of both sills corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 66,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 63,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,084 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to rear hoses rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,038 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 59,035 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor near lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 56,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer jet hoses have slight leaks, but still provide sufficient fluid.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer CV gaiter perished but not leaking.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,781 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 51,781 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

front exhaust bracket broken/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,814 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,726 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,438 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,291 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,006 miles

n/s/front a.b.s. ring is cracked

o/s/front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,567 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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AG51 BKU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AG51 BKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG51 BKU registered?

AG51 BKU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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