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AK52 RHX

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

67,522 mi
Last recorded67,522 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RHX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 55,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 47,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 45,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 43,320 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,946 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,743 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,069 miles

perish lines in the inner sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 34,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,183 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,508 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,422 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 20,369 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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AK52 RHX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 AK52 RHX, 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 AK52 RHX registered?

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

Is AK52 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 RHX shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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