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YN02 WKB

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,405 mi
Last recorded99,405 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 WKB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,405 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 99,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,988 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 92,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,757 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,906 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 82,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,317 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,316 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,824 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,822 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,466 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,704 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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YN02 WKB is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YN02 WKB, 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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YN02 WKB is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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