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AK02 LRO

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,260 mi
Last recorded114,260 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 LRO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,260 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers door handle poor fit

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

genral corrosion on floor underneath

Fail 12 Feb 2013 114,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers door handle poor fit

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

genral corrosion on floor underneath

Pass 17 May 2012 108,525 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 108,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 89,086 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 100,043 miles

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

Oil leak

rear view mirror missing

Pass 23 May 2008 95,284 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

interior mirror missing

offside rear tyre deflated

Fail 20 May 2008 95,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

interior mirror missing

offside rear tyre deflated

Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,620 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 LRO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK02 LRO, 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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AK02 LRO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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