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WJ51 AWP

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,646 mi
Last recorded55,646 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 AWP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,366 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 48,804 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box blowing advise repair/replacment (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,377 miles

Advise jacking points to be cleaned and treated before surface corrosion takes hold

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has minor perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 36,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Advise jacking points to be cleaned and treated before surface corrosion takes hold

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has minor perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,627 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,813 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,848 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,827 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 18,044 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 18,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,672 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 15,151 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 13,330 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,232 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 6,961 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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WJ51 AWP is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ51 AWP, 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 WJ51 AWP registered?

WJ51 AWP is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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