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AY02 CWX

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,904 mi
Last recorded102,904 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 CWX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,904 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 102,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,221 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 92,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 78,039 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 78,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,532 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 69,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,739 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,746 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,562 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 33,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,648 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,651 miles

wiper slightly smearing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,383 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 30,383 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,371 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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AY02 CWX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AY02 CWX, 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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AY02 CWX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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