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AU02 JOH

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,288 mi
Last recorded88,288 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 JOH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 88,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 88,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,229 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 88,229 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,739 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 87,739 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Mar 2017 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear disc corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,073 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (2.4.A.3)

rearmost exhaust mounting rubber broken

Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,066 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (2.4.A.3)

rearmost exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,396 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 83,801 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,897 miles

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 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 29 Mar 2012 78,670 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOORS CORRODED***

Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,981 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,558 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 72,558 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 57,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,450 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AU02 JOH is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU02 JOH, 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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AU02 JOH is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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