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WV51 FKS

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,763 mi
Last recorded59,763 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 FKS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 59,166 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 58,680 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,128 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 57,642 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,467 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 57,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 56,028 miles

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

ex front mount broken

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,243 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 52,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,014 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 51,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 47,007 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 41,737 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 39,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,391 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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WV51 FKS is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WV51 FKS, 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 WV51 FKS registered?

WV51 FKS is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is WV51 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 FKS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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