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WX52 DHC

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,842 mi
Last recorded59,842 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 DHC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,238 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,660 miles

raer number plate in por condition ok for mot

Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

raer number plate in por condition ok for mot

Fail 16 Sep 2008 47,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light on

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,404 miles

SRS light on

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,403 miles

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

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

S.R.S lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,859 miles

SRS lamp staying on

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall but not showing cords

Fail 20 Sep 2006 31,858 miles

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

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

SRS lamp staying on

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall but not showing cords

Pass 30 Aug 2005 23,292 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 23,292 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WX52 DHC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WX52 DHC, 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 WX52 DHC registered?

WX52 DHC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WX52 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 DHC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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