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WM51 FFU

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,093 mi
Last recorded55,093 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 FFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 55,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 54,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 54,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,270 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 53,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,420 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 52,420 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,981 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 50,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,421 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 49,421 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,311 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

covers over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,268 miles

covers over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,000 miles

covers fitted over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

covers over brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

engine warning light on

offside rear tyre small cracks inner side wall

Fail 22 Mar 2013 46,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

covers over brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

engine warning light on

offside rear tyre small cracks inner side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,928 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,398 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,852 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,638 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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WM51 FFU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WM51 FFU, 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 WM51 FFU registered?

WM51 FFU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is WM51 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 FFU shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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