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WX52 XSP

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,560 mi
Last recorded70,560 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 XSP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,479 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,030 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED /

Fail 21 Dec 2015 56,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged RING (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

SILL COVERS FITTED /

Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,506 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,400 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 52,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,646 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 49,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,897 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODING

N/S/F ABS RING SNAPPED

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON REAR TYRES

Fail 1 Dec 2011 47,897 miles

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODING

N/S/F ABS RING SNAPPED

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON REAR TYRES

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,937 miles

CORRSION ON MIDDLE EXHAUST

N/S/F TYRE 2.5MM

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH

WATER LEAK FROM THERMOSTATE HOUSING

Fail 7 Dec 2010 45,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORRSION ON MIDDLE EXHAUST

N/S/F TYRE 2.5MM

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH

WATER LEAK FROM THERMOSTATE HOUSING

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,414 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,676 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2 MMON OUTTER EDGES 195/55/15H

O/S/F TYRE 3MM

TRACKING

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 XSP is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

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

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