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YC52 VLK

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,218 mi
Last recorded59,218 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 VLK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,218 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and OS rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel exposed ends (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door mirror missing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,502 miles

front brake discs worn low.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,721 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,946 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,512 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 VLK is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC52 VLK registered?

YC52 VLK is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is YC52 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC52 VLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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