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YX02 UPO

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 UPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 94,933 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,228 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 83,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,068 miles

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

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

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

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

SRS warning light shows system faulty

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

n/s front brake binds

n/s front passenger door outer handle loose in door

Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,068 miles

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

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

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

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

SRS warning light shows system faulty

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

n/s front brake binds

n/s front passenger door outer handle loose in door

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,545 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 71,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,931 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,412 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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YX02 UPO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YX02 UPO, 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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YX02 UPO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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