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WX52 BHF

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 BHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 119,509 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 119,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,666 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion, just outside prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,194 miles

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

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2016 84,194 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,997 miles

slight corrosion around front susp mounts

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,997 miles

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

slight corrosion around front susp mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,543 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,445 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,377 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,921 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,921 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,110 miles

SRS light on dash

offside front tyre wearing around inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,379 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs air bag light on dash

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,120 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,395 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,658 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,656 miles

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

Engine Tapping

airbag light illuminated

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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WX52 BHF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WX52 BHF, 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 WX52 BHF registered?

WX52 BHF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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