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WG02 HDD

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,500 mi
Last recorded113,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 HDD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 113,500 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,344 miles

corrosion in floor pans corrosion in rear brake pipes ,corrosion in sills

Fail 9 Jul 2019 108,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion in floor pans corrosion in rear brake pipes ,corrosion in sills

Pass 13 Jul 2018 101,826 miles

corrosion in front brake pipes front chassis legs

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 12 Jul 2018 101,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in front brake pipes front chassis legs

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,810 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,810 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,838 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,662 miles

front pads getting low lip on front discs

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,377 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,406 miles

radiator in poor condition..oil around n/s diff,seal area..c.v.boots perashing..handbrake effort becoming low..slight imbalance from front brakes..corrosion around - rear flexi brake hose ferrules,o/s/f brake pipe....

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,377 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,335 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,018 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 15,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HDD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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