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YW52 NPG

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,844 mi
Last recorded156,844 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 NPG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 156,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear tyres out of shape

rear number plate discoulerd

Fail 2 Mar 2015 156,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear tyres out of shape

rear number plate discoulerd

Pass 3 Mar 2014 154,411 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

floor pans inner sills showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension components corroding

n/s/f tyre tread low wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge of tyre

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 3 Mar 2014 154,411 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

floor pans inner sills showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension components corroding

n/s/f tyre tread low wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge of tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 151,098 miles

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

rear no plater water ingress

Fail 5 Mar 2013 151,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

front discs lipped corroded and in poor condition

front pads low

rear no plater water ingress

Pass 2 Mar 2012 145,655 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and has flat spot on tread

Fail 29 Feb 2012 145,654 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and has flat spot on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2011 141,896 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 135,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 125,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 117,167 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 150,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 118,283 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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YW52 NPG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YW52 NPG, 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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YW52 NPG is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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