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WX02 HVF

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,531 mi
Last recorded75,531 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 HVF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOORS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOORS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer WING HAS DAMAGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,531 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOORS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOORS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer WING HAS DAMAGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,449 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,905 miles

offside front door has slight damage

Fail 18 Jul 2015 61,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front door has slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,224 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 52,224 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,145 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 48,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,654 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)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,585 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,291 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 38,186 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,522 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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WX02 HVF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WX02 HVF, 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 WX02 HVF registered?

WX02 HVF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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