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YC52 VLD

2002 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,884 mi
Last recorded79,884 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 VLD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,884 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 79,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,503 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,499 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 71,497 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,626 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 65,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 60,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,151 miles

Nearside Front chassis section is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,786 miles

nearside front floor is slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,944 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,116 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SRS warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,740 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside & offside front floor pan's corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 37,740 miles

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

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside & offside front floor pan's corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,442 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 34,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,618 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,904 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,002 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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YC52 VLD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YC52 VLD, 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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YC52 VLD is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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