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WX52 OGE

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,833 mi
Last recorded166,833 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 OGE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 166,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 166,833 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,229 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 143,058 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all prescribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,656 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,270 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 104,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brakes appear to occasionally bind

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,560 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,310 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOE.F BRAKE HOSES VERY VCLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R TRAILING ARMS VOID BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 92,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOE.F BRAKE HOSES VERY VCLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R TRAILING ARMS VOID BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,983 miles

OIL/COOLANT/P.A.S.LEVELS LOW.MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.NAIL O/S/R TYRE.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 82,983 miles

OIL/COOLANT/P.A.S.LEVELS LOW.MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.NAIL O/S/R TYRE.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,242 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,239 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE N/S CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT POSSIBLE LEEK ON POWER STEERING PIPES

Fail 18 Sep 2009 64,313 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.WASH DELIVERY POOR.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,313 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.WASH DELIVERY POOR.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,001 miles

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,605 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 45,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,368 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT COOLANT LOW

Fail 20 Sep 2006 37,368 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT COOLANT LOW

Offside 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 OGE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OGE, 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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WX52 OGE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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