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WG51 LCL

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,868 mi
Last recorded97,868 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 LCL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,868 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 96,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,731 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,102 miles

rear exhaust pipe and join corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,101 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear exhaust pipe and join corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,775 miles

rear exhaust pipes and silencer corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 90,775 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust pipes and silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,846 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 88,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake servo hose starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,854 miles

both front cv boots starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,747 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,921 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,387 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 61,387 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 49,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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WG51 LCL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG51 LCL, 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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WG51 LCL is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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