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AO02 VFK

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,617 mi
Last recorded99,617 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VFK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,617 miles

air bag light on (SRS)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 99,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

advised. offside rear stop lamp brightness.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2009 89,932 miles

both front tyres worn on inner sides

Pass 8 Dec 2008 85,745 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,284 miles

advised. both side rear brakes binding. rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,766 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 71,620 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 71,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

surface corrosion to all brake pipes ok time of test

vehicle has had recon engine fitted

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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AO02 VFK is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AO02 VFK, 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 AO02 VFK registered?

AO02 VFK is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 11 August 2002.

Is AO02 VFK safe to buy?

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