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AY52 WRL

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,909 mi
Last recorded94,909 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WRL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 94,909 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 94,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,432 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,411 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,411 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,500 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,377 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wing mirror glass loose

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Oct 2007 47,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wing mirror glass loose

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 29,221 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 WRL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

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

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