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AK52 RJO

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,786 mi
Last recorded89,786 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 89,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers slow to fully clear

power steering belt cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2023 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Aux drive belt pully at a angle, belt may come off

Coolant leak Getting hot losing coolant, cooling fan not coming in ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor pan, Poor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / floor pan, Poor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Over 20 year's old Pre 2000MY

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 76,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,969 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,489 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,383 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation lower anchorage's less than 320mm apart (10.1 (k))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,527 miles

Both front brake backing plates corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,443 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Over heated (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,721 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 45,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Subframe 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)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 41,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Subframe 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,145 miles

srs light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,074 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,143 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 RJO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RJO, 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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What year was AK52 RJO registered?

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

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