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WK02 FMP

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,874 mi
Last recorded104,874 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 FMP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 104,874 miles

front crossmember corroded and holed osf

Fail 29 Apr 2016 104,123 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front crossmember corroded and holed osf

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,911 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 83,911 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 67,583 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

floor pan front has surface rust

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,685 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,942 miles

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

sills covered,both front and offsisde rear tyres worn edges,exhaust coroded and repaired.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,942 miles

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

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

sills covered,both front and offsisde rear tyres worn edges,exhaust coroded and repaired.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,071 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished,front to rear brake pipes coroded sills covered.

Fail 23 Apr 2011 49,993 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished,front to rear brake pipes coroded sills covered.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,853 miles

front brakes slightly binding.brake pipes coroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,219 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,205 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,569 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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WK02 FMP is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WK02 FMP, 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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WK02 FMP is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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