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AK02 UAU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,328 mi
Last recorded99,328 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s cv joint worn

Pass 17 Aug 2022 94,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

slight grease leak from n/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,810 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,767 miles

Front tyres uneven wear and cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,572 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,153 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,842 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,301 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 70,301 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 67,440 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,522 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 44,733 miles

Under belly pan fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 39,660 miles

Underbelly pan fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UAU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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