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AX51 KEU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,719 mi
Last recorded125,719 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 KEU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 125,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 125,717 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml light stays on.

engine oil level low.

n/s wiper torn.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,060 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 106,059 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

air bag light stays on.

engine management light stays on .

engine oil level does not reach dip stick.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,799 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 73,799 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,650 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Fail 5 Jan 2007 47,603 miles

Both front reluctor rings broken

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,603 miles

Both front reluctor rings broken

Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,891 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 39,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AX51 KEU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AX51 KEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX51 KEU registered?

AX51 KEU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 2 February 2002.

Is AX51 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 KEU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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