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AU02 KYA

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KYA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres perished

offside front brake slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres perished

offside front brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,676 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding in retaining clips and before offside rear flexi hose.Not considered to be seriously weakened.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brakes binding, not considered to be excessive.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,481 miles

Exposed ends of brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Rear tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,324 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,678 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,597 miles

Slight bind on offside front brake, not showing in rollers.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,844 miles

Light corrosion around front floor seams, none considered excessive.

Pass 8 May 2009 55,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,702 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front floor starting to rust

Fail 28 Feb 2008 47,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front floor starting to rust

Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 24,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KYA is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KYA, 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 KYA is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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