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WX02 VYG

2002 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,632 mi
Last recorded172,632 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 VYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 172,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor on jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floorpan on jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine has an oil leak

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 162,331 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dash e m l light on.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 162,331 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dash e m l light on.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 148,935 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 148,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 134,719 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front footwell are rusting not wit in a perscribed area

rear anti roll bar braket corroding drivers side rear

Fail 15 Apr 2013 134,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front footwell are rusting not wit in a perscribed area

rear anti roll bar braket corroding drivers side rear

Pass 10 Apr 2012 127,968 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 127,968 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 114,174 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 114,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 94,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 54,626 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,643 miles

N/S/F reluctor ring cracked.

Offside 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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WX02 VYG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

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

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