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WM02 RXR

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,676 mi
Last recorded64,676 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 RXR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,676 miles

Central Rear Exhaust sections corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 64,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust sections corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,502 miles

Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 53,502 miles

Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,064 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 44,064 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,534 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,244 miles

exaust rubbers perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,279 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,565 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 21,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,220 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,414 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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WM02 RXR is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WM02 RXR, 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 WM02 RXR registered?

WM02 RXR is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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The MOT history for WM02 RXR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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