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YF52 RKN

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,721 mi
Last recorded40,721 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 RKN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 40,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 32,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All Wiper Blades Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 31,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,610 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,139 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,020 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,264 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 12,262 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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YF52 RKN is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF52 RKN, 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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YF52 RKN is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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