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YA02 KAB

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,230 mi
Last recorded62,230 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 KAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 62,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,816 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,568 miles

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

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

center and rear exhaust deteriorated.

offside rear upper metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive yet.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,568 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

center and rear exhaust deteriorated.

offside rear upper metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive yet.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,812 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,125 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,102 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 36,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,770 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,770 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,909 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 28,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber pad missing,

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,362 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 26,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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YA02 KAB is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YA02 KAB, 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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YA02 KAB is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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