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YG02 SXJ

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,477 mi
Last recorded44,477 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 SXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 44,472 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,527 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low and perrishing

Fail 2 Jun 2017 43,525 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low and perrishing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,718 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,716 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 39,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,452 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 38,451 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,878 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,878 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,296 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,918 miles

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

front brakes are 24% imbalanced, max is 25%

Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,875 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 20,855 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YG02 SXJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc 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 YG02 SXJ, 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 YG02 SXJ registered?

YG02 SXJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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