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AU02 KXM

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,474 miles

General corrosion around all rear suspension components

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush, main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

Offside Front floor area corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle in general rusty/corroded condition

Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,594 miles

Central Exhaust rubbers split/perished

Front Both n/s and o/s front floor areas corroded

Front Brake back plates corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General corrosion around rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 108,604 miles

Both front floor areas corroded....

Exhaust rubbers splitting/perishing...

General corrosion around rear suspension components...

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 106,458 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the advisory limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brakes have a slight bind.

both rear inner sills starting to become corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 106,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the advisory limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brakes have a slight bind.

both rear inner sills starting to become corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,419 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ..corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear inner sills corroded

general corrosion around both front and rear suspension

very slight brake bind on o/s and n/s/f brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,393 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/outrigger section (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,834 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,769 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,997 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,286 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 38,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,449 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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AU02 KXM is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU02 KXM, 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 KXM is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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