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YF52 UXW

2002 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,077 mi
Last recorded149,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 UXW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 149,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 147,957 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 147,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 146,516 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 146,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 144,798 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 144,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 142,135 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 142,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,125 miles

Corrosion evident on both front floor pans.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 140,117 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Corrosion evident on both front floor pans.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 137,967 miles

rear suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Jan 2015 135,287 miles

Corrosion evident on both front floor pans.

rear suspension arm bushes showing wear

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 128,981 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 128,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 119,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 108,842 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 108,834 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 97,225 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 97,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,947 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 76,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 70,981 miles

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

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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YF52 UXW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YF52 UXW, 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 YF52 UXW registered?

YF52 UXW is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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