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WJ52 ARF

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,782 mi
Last recorded121,782 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ARF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,782 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 109,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,971 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,036 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 82,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,831 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,352 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,686 miles

front pads approx 80% worn

offside front tyre 2mm in the testable area and worn on the inner edge (not full depth tread)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 21,135 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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WJ52 ARF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ52 ARF, 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

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What year was WJ52 ARF registered?

WJ52 ARF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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