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YJ51 RCE

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,080 mi
Last recorded61,080 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 RCE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,080 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both trailing arms bushs (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 May 2016 61,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both trailing arms bushs (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 56,493 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 52,030 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 52,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 47,896 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 47,859 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 44,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,839 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 34,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/F MIRROR GLASS LOOSE. BOTH REAR TYRE LOW . FRONT PADS LOW . SLIGHT BLOW FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 34,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2009 31,873 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,989 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,606 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,116 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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YJ51 RCE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 YJ51 RCE, 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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YJ51 RCE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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