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WU02 XSO

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,951 mi
Last recorded85,951 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XSO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,951 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,129 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Engine oil dipstick has end missing

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, and corroded at union to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light illuminated

Engine oil dipstick has end missing

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, and corroded at union to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,296 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and front mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside[larger front bush] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking and corroded (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light illuminated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and front mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside[larger front bush] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,736 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,736 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,548 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,543 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,611 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,512 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,490 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,670 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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WU02 XSO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc 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 WU02 XSO, 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 WU02 XSO registered?

WU02 XSO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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