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AK02 NXB

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,054 mi
Last recorded63,054 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 NXB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,054 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,285 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 50,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rear box corroded at flange

Fail 27 Apr 2012 42,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,581 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,520 miles

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

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 4 Jan 2012 42,520 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 21 Aug 2010 39,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,464 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)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2007 32,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,366 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,462 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,268 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 21,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NXB is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NXB, 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 NXB registered?

AK02 NXB is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is AK02 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 NXB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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