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YR52 KXE

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,963 mi
Last recorded58,963 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 58,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , arch ,seatbelt mnt area also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength integral chassis , floor, sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorating out mesh ,

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspect of items both sides

Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 58,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from timing belt end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 54,011 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 54,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill holed and badly corroded. (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,350 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 49,335 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,555 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,344 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,314 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,718 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,008 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,521 miles

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

washers weak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,187 miles

thorn in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 11,092 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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YR52 KXE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KXE, 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 YR52 KXE registered?

YR52 KXE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is YR52 KXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 KXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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