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AY02 WYX

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,622 mi
Last recorded83,622 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WYX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,891 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,387 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 77,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 75,806 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,806 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,322 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,396 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 68,396 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,893 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,893 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,527 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 63,527 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,304 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,483 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 49,483 miles

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

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

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 WYX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

AY02 WYX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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