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AY52 WRX

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,227 mi
Last recorded93,227 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,227 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,227 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,045 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,540 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,392 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 78,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,308 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,308 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,382 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,000 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 WRX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY52 WRX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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