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WU02 XTO

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,525 mi
Last recorded126,525 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XTO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 126,525 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 126,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 112,112 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 112,112 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,819 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 92,495 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,359 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge worn

srs lamp on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge worn

srs lamp on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,303 miles

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2010
Fail 1 Nov 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2009 41,126 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,596 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2007 31,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 19 May 2006 25,233 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 XTO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU02 XTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU02 XTO registered?

WU02 XTO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is WU02 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 XTO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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