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YT02 OSA

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,247 mi
Last recorded82,247 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 OSA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,247 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 82,245 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 77,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,026 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,444 miles

nearside front floor slight corrosion

offside front floor slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,208 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 58,208 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,890 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 May 2006 14,194 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 14,194 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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YT02 OSA is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT02 OSA, 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 YT02 OSA registered?

YT02 OSA is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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