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WG02 HBH

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,777 mi
Last recorded105,777 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 HBH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,777 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

object on rear view mirror

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 105,731 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

object on rear view mirror

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,600 miles

Advise tracking front tyres inner edge wearing.

Both front floor areas offside & nearside showing signs off corrosion.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 96,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Advise tracking front tyres inner edge wearing.

Both front floor areas offside & nearside showing signs off corrosion.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,146 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 83,146 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 70,051 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slightly low efficiency n/s handbrake

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,987 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,955 miles

slight surface corrosion to both front floors

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,478 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,528 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 6,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 4,889 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 HBH is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

WG02 HBH is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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