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WV52 OSL

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,982 mi
Last recorded109,982 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 OSL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,636 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 100,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,848 miles

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

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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WV52 OSL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WV52 OSL, 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 WV52 OSL registered?

WV52 OSL is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is WV52 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 OSL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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