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YX02 VAU

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,856 mi
Last recorded57,856 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,856 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,677 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 52,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,490 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 45,490 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,027 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 38,027 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,294 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,196 miles

underbody.brake pipes. andbushes all underserald

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,367 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 23,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,571 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 19,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,531 miles

Offside and nearside wiper blades slightly split

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 VAU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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