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AK02 FCL

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,317 mi
Last recorded101,317 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FCL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,317 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 101,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,352 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 94,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,171 miles

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

Tow bar bolts a bit short

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,623 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,942 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 60,063 miles

ABS RING SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,063 miles

ABS RING SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s wiper starting to split but clearing screen at time of test

n/s/r tyre 4mm but low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre 4mm but wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,219 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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AK02 FCL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK02 FCL, 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 AK02 FCL registered?

AK02 FCL is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AK02 FCL safe to buy?

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