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YS52 VSF

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,070 mi
Last recorded69,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VSF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,070 miles

corrosion to front floors

wear nearside rear and offside front tyres

Fail 13 Jan 2018 69,000 miles

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

corrosion to front floors

wear nearside rear and offside front tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,556 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,239 miles

condition of offside cv boot

corrosion front floors

wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2016 62,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing at rear (7.1.2)

condition of offside cv boot

corrosion front floors

wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,133 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 59,133 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,790 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 50,790 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,501 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 45,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,060 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 39,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 39,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,643 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 34,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,065 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 26,251 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,453 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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YS52 VSF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS52 VSF, 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 YS52 VSF registered?

YS52 VSF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is YS52 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 VSF shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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