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WX52 DHG

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,468 mi
Last recorded78,468 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 DHG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 78,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 76,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 73,288 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 70,738 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 69,397 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,495 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 61,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,236 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 56,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,127 miles

advise both outer cv boots perished

Fail 25 Aug 2009 45,127 miles

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

advise both outer cv boots perished

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and tread getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,998 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads very low recommend replacing asap

front tyres getting low on edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,101 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 17,088 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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WX52 DHG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DHG, 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 DHG registered?

WX52 DHG is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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