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WK52 EUV

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,799 mi
Last recorded115,799 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 EUV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,799 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,281 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken,but exhaust still supported.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Underside of vehicle waxoyled.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,265 miles

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

SRS LIGHT ON

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES PARTLY COVERED

Fail 6 Mar 2013 105,255 miles

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

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES PARTLY COVERED

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

SRS LIGHT ON

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,077 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 98,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

airbag warning lamp on

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted

slight seepage from steering resevoir area

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,446 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight seepage from steering resevoir area

Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads getting down

plastic sill covers fitted

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,982 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads getting down

plastic sill covers fitted

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,405 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak to engine

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2009 58,404 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak to engine

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,245 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,925 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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WK52 EUV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WK52 EUV, 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 WK52 EUV registered?

WK52 EUV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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