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AY02 WXE

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,832 mi
Last recorded59,832 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WXE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,832 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed end to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/cassis members next to jacking points o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs dust covers corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed end of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill unable to fully check due to covers

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed end to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed end of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to flex pipe next to chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside sill unable to fully check due to covers

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer sill covererd, unable to inspect

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

Offside outer sill covererd,unable to inspect

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,336 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 58,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,275 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 57,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 54,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,757 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,489 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 44,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,765 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 33,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,489 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 32,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

off side front wheel binding

Pass 23 May 2006 25,197 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges 205/45x16w

n/s/r tyre getting low in tread

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 WXE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY02 WXE, 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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What year was AY02 WXE registered?

AY02 WXE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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