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YH02 VNT

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,766 mi
Last recorded59,766 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 VNT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,766 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner rack joints slight play within

wax oil needed

Fail 4 Aug 2016 59,766 miles

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

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated both sides (3.5.1j)

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked both sides clips loose (2.5.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides floor panels to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working and side light (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner rack joints slight play within

wax oil needed

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,309 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,140 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 44,138 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,825 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 39,825 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,902 miles

Oil leak

abs sensor ring on the n/s/f cv joint split but abs still functioning correctly.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,478 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 26,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,026 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,610 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear off on inner edges.

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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YH02 VNT is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH02 VNT, 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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YH02 VNT is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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