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AK02 FCM

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,959 mi
Last recorded74,959 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FCM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,959 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 74,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 67,491 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 67,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,857 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,258 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,020 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,343 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,910 miles

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

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

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)

front brake pads 75% worn

nearside rear tyre cracking @ tread!

Pass 11 Mar 2006 36,165 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 FCM is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

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

Is AK02 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 FCM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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