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WX52 WRT

2002 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,439 mi
Last recorded132,439 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 WRT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,439 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 132,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 122,912 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,912 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 112,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,654 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 105,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 98,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,274 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 91,274 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,175 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 84,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,586 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 48,915 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,841 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 WRT is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

WX52 WRT is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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