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AY52 WEC

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,620 mi
Last recorded74,620 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WEC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,620 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,643 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,830 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,830 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,522 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,891 miles

front tyres......wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,039 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 19 Nov 2008 44,698 miles

front tyres....inner edges wearing - advise tracking check

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,291 miles

front brake discs and pads worn close to limit-advise replacement

Fail 13 Nov 2007 40,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs and pads worn close to limit-advise replacement

offside rear tail lamp-wrong bulb fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,363 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 37,355 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

tracking check

Pass 9 Nov 2005 32,295 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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AY52 WEC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY52 WEC, 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 AY52 WEC registered?

AY52 WEC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 WEC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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