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YR02 CKD

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

198,146 mi
Last recorded198,146 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 CKD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 198,146 miles

some underbody corrosion evident and previous repairs noted

Fail 7 May 2026 198,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 195,800 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 195,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 189,403 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 180,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 180,260 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 174,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sill end caps corroded slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2022 174,347 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 171,211 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 167,449 miles

front and rear sills under sealed

Pass 13 Feb 2019 161,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear inner sills under sealed

Pass 9 Feb 2018 154,229 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 147,707 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under sealed near both front sills

Pass 8 Feb 2016 142,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 137,680 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 133,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,278 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 128,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 124,686 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 113,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 103,677 miles

sills not fully tested due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Feb 2009 91,446 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 76,147 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,185 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 35,155 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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YR02 CKD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 YR02 CKD, 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 YR02 CKD registered?

YR02 CKD is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is YR02 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 CKD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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