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WJ02 FWR

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 FWR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,309 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 80,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,841 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in osf track rod ball joint

Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust section corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in osf track rod ball joint

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,912 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,443 miles

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

unable to check outer sills due to covers

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Fail 18 Mar 2009 51,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

unable to check outer sills due to covers

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,349 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S mirror insecure

O/S/R tyre cut and close to fail on tread depth

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear number plate delaminated

Smell on antifreeze under bonnet. Radiator deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,269 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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WJ02 FWR is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ02 FWR, 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 WJ02 FWR registered?

WJ02 FWR is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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