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AP51 FKB

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,362 mi
Last recorded111,362 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FKB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 111,362 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 111,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,725 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 106,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front. both side reps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 102,708 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 102,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 99,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 95,989 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 95,987 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 140,493 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 135,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 130,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 125,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 120,553 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal rubber missing

parking brake has slight travel

Fail 21 Apr 2011 120,553 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal rubber missing

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 20 May 2010 110,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs slightly lipped

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight travel footbrake

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,761 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 106,140 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 106,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,738 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 98,736 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,441 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise offside rear outer door handle broken

Pass 2 Feb 2006 82,489 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 82,489 miles

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

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

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

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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AP51 FKB is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP51 FKB, 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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AP51 FKB is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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