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WJ52 AVN

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,283 mi
Last recorded95,283 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 AVN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,283 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,283 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 85,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,798 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 81,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Complete exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,623 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,534 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 62,723 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,836 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,316 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,018 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 32,889 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 24,120 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 24,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AVN is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ52 AVN, 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 WJ52 AVN registered?

WJ52 AVN is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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