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YX02 WUY

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

128,863 mi
Last recorded128,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 WUY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 128,863 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 128,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 120,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,541 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 113,541 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,894 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 10,484 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,559 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 97,559 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,562 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 84,062 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,062 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2010 76,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,494 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 67,494 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,133 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 58,133 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,441 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 47,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,546 miles

minor deterioration on both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2006 41,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 WUY is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WUY, 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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What year was YX02 WUY registered?

YX02 WUY is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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