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WM51 RPU

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 RPU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,619 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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/sn/s rear suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Mar 2016 106,619 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/sn/s rear suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,403 miles

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

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are noisey

Fail 19 Mar 2015 100,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are noisey

Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,300 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension b ushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Dec 2013 90,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension b ushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,880 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,810 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,747 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/sn/s rear suspension arm mountain bushes starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Feb 2011 72,747 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/sn/s rear suspension arm mountain bushes starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2010 70,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2009 67,028 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,974 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,673 miles

Left hand wioer blade starting to split at end

Slight leak around power steering reservoir

Pass 31 Jan 2006 47,693 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 RPU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WM51 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

WM51 RPU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is WM51 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 RPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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