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AP02 BKX

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,055 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,382 miles

offside front tyre inner tread worn away

Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre inner tread worn away

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,953 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,670 miles

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

both front floor pans corroded

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,666 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front floor pans corroded

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,184 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamps not perfect pattern

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,161 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,086 miles

n/s/r and o/s rear tyres starting to perish where tread meets sidewall

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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AP02 BKX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP02 BKX, 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 AP02 BKX registered?

AP02 BKX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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