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WX52 VVG

2002 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,416 mi
Last recorded92,416 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VVG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 91,935 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,154 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,462 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,031 miles

trailing arm bushes split but no movement

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,885 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack , signs of ageing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,405 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

trailing arm bush split o/s/r

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,236 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,377 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,434 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,057 miles

ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN SLIGHYTLY

NSR TYRE WORN

Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,832 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,412 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 VVG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

WX52 VVG is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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The MOT history for WX52 VVG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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