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YR52 GXK

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,169 mi
Last recorded96,169 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 GXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,169 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,508 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,361 miles

front brakes jumpy in rollers not excessive

front cv boots cracking up

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres low

rear falken bushes cracking up

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,229 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,162 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,807 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 58,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,379 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,283 miles

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

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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YR52 GXK is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR52 GXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR52 GXK?

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What year was YR52 GXK registered?

YR52 GXK is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is YR52 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 GXK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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