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YB52 HWF

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 HWF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2017 75,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber split

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing uneven (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 70,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing uneven (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,294 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,162 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f + o/s/f brake backplate corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f + o/s/f brake backplate corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front floors corroded slightly

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2013 53,086 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front floors corroded slightly

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,225 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 47,225 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 38,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disks corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,729 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,608 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 25,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,432 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,463 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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YB52 HWF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB52 HWF, 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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YB52 HWF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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