CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK52 RHA

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,962 mi
Last recorded98,962 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RHA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Under sill area (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure Under sill area (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,924 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,202 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded out (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 3 mil of tread

Offside Front tyre at 3 mil of tread

Offside Rear tyre at 3 mil of tread

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,147 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 82,130 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,609 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,702 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,911 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,493 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 14,190 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK52 RHA is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 AK52 RHA, 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

How do I check the history of AK52 RHA?

You can check the full history of AK52 RHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK52 RHA registered?

AK52 RHA is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AK52 RHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 RHA 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.

Does AK52 RHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK52 RHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.