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WX52 OGV

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,503 mi
Last recorded82,503 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 OGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,503 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,997 miles

corrosion to both front floors

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to both front floors

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,568 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 65,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,559 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,286 miles

advise srs light 0n(dash)

brake balance on front just ok

Fail 27 Feb 2009 38,286 miles

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

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

advise srs light 0n(dash)

brake balance on front just ok

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,001 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 18,741 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,741 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 OGV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

WX52 OGV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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