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AM02 OKJ

2002 Rover 45

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,731 mi
Last recorded47,731 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 47,731 miles

General underbody and suspension components corrosion

OBD socket wouldn't connect to gas analyser for emissions testing

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 18 Jun 2025 47,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 47,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,963 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 46,930 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 46,928 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 46,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,473 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,683 miles

o/s/r tyre mishaped

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,512 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,568 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,332 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 27,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing around edges

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,755 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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AM02 OKJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM02 OKJ, 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 AM02 OKJ registered?

AM02 OKJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is AM02 OKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 OKJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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