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AY52 WVX

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,678 mi
Last recorded176,678 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 176,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 164,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 152,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 152,580 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 138,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 138,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 125,347 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 125,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 110,643 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,617 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 98,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,978 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 88,978 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,969 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 77,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,962 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside washer jet poor

Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,962 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside washer jet poor

Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,956 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in the n/s front tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 42,211 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 WVX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

AY52 WVX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is AY52 WVX safe to buy?

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