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WN02 OBS

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 OBS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 99,425 miles

Front exhaust mount bracket corroded off sill supported

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,631 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 88,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,370 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,415 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,610 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 11 Jun 2010 64,607 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 11 May 2009 56,337 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 44,682 miles

nearside front bumper damaged and loose

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,990 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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WN02 OBS is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WN02 OBS, 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 WN02 OBS registered?

WN02 OBS is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WN02 OBS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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