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AK02 SKO

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,953 mi
Last recorded98,953 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 SKO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 98,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,910 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion rust on inner seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,195 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 93,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,309 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 84,309 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,817 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,031 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,747 miles

both front tyres wearing around inner edges

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 SKO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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