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WG02 FAM

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,490 mi
Last recorded50,490 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 FAM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 50,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 50,383 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Repaired With Fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Repaired With Fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Park Brake Efficiency Only Just Met

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut In Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 47,989 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Drum brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2024 45,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,050 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 35,890 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush cracking heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 32,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor pan. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush cracking heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,057 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 25,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,305 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 23,679 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 22,944 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 22,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,592 miles

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

nearside front wheel tight to turn

offside wiper blade smearing the screen

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,068 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,637 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,297 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,676 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,679 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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WG02 FAM is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WG02 FAM, 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 WG02 FAM registered?

WG02 FAM is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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