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WM02 FKO

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,477 mi
Last recorded62,477 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FKO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 62,477 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,189 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 59,186 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 54,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,951 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,070 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 50,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,837 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 45,837 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 29,161 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,895 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 26,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 20,130 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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WM02 FKO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WM02 FKO, 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 WM02 FKO registered?

WM02 FKO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WM02 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 FKO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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