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AK02 SGU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,364 mi
Last recorded115,364 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 115,364 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,008 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,592 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,583 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,760 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 86,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,819 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,192 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,580 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 68,768 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,330 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,671 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 SGU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

AK02 SGU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AK02 SGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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