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YX02 VFM

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,857 mi
Last recorded42,857 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 42,857 miles

underbody and brake pipes corroded,

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,834 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Most of exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

most of underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2020 38,834 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Most of exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

most of underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,611 miles

sill covers fitted covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 38,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

sill covers fitted covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,557 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 37,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 36,923 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Jun 2017 36,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,809 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust braket broken

Fail 28 Jun 2016 35,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust braket broken

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,256 miles

flexi exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,525 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,695 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 30,695 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,912 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,759 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

reverse lamps inop

Fail 15 Jun 2007 14,620 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,620 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,553 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 VFM is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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