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AY52 WRF

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 70,555 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 70,555 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 64,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 57,383 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 55,251 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 55,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,375 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 52,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,060 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

gear oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge very close to cords

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,429 miles

Oil leak

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

both wipers split

washers frozen

Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,695 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 30,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,836 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 WRF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

AY52 WRF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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