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WX52 VVK

2002 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,706 mi
Last recorded99,706 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

park brake only just passed

under body slightly corroded in areas

Fail 2 Oct 2019 99,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

park brake only just passed

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under body slightly corroded in areas

Fail 21 Sep 2017 93,363 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 86,367 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,383 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision incomplete

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,383 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Clutch pedal anti slip provision incomplete

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Sep 2013 76,939 miles

Offside Rear 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 10 Sep 2012 68,547 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,547 miles

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

o/s/r tyre uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,831 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 59,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,451 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 7,202 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 VVK is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

WX52 VVK is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WX52 VVK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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