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WG02 HDY

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,435 mi
Last recorded97,435 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 HDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 97,435 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,738 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,369 miles

Front both sides floor pan very corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has temp repair

all suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 87,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low (1.4.1 (a))

Front both sides floor pan very corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 86,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty not used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty not used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,074 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,993 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,114 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,064 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,064 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,549 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,506 miles

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

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,767 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,221 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 31,227 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 24,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,048 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 16,971 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 16,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HDY is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG02 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

WG02 HDY is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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