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WU51 VCF

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,018 mi
Last recorded148,018 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 VCF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 148,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 148,018 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 140,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 140,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 135,421 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 125,963 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 109,893 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 95,008 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 79,505 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 79,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 63,274 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,490 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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WU51 VCF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU51 VCF, 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 WU51 VCF registered?

WU51 VCF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is WU51 VCF safe to buy?

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