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YH52 VPJ

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,745 mi
Last recorded49,745 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 VPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,303 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 49,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,007 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,969 miles

front and rear discs heavily pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 42,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,438 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,173 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,427 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 30,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,308 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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YH52 VPJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH52 VPJ, 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 YH52 VPJ registered?

YH52 VPJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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