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WG51 LDV

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 102,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 89,720 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 Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,786 miles

both rear tyres low 2mm.

water level low.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 59,331 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 59,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre and rear exhaust system corroding but not leaking

engine has a slight misfire

Fail 6 Feb 2012 49,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre and rear exhaust system corroding but not leaking

engine has a slight misfire

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,360 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 33,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,286 miles

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

slight cracking o/s & n/s rear tyre tread

Fail 18 Jan 2010 30,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking o/s & n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,185 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,200 miles

slight uneven tread wear n/s/rear tyre.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,084 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,183 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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WG51 LDV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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