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WG02 URU

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,410 mi
Last recorded97,410 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,410 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front floors corroded at front suspension mountings

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,267 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 88,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc's scored

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 67,496 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,791 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light displayed

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

hand brake lever high-close to fail

Fail 7 Nov 2009 55,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light displayed

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

hand brake lever high-close to fail

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,745 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,394 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 URU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 URU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG02 URU?

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What year was WG02 URU registered?

WG02 URU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is WG02 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 URU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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