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YX02 VEP

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,441 mi
Last recorded99,441 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VEP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,441 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 99,441 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,834 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,556 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,554 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)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 80,245 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s outer cv boot contaminated not split

o/s/front brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 80,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s outer cv boot contaminated not split

o/s/front brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,044 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 71,044 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,032 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,027 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 58,327 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,105 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 VEP is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX02 VEP registered?

YX02 VEP is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is YX02 VEP safe to buy?

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