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YX52 CSU

2002 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,023 mi
Last recorded101,023 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 CSU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2012 101,023 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s & n/s rear axle bushes slightly worn/deteriorated.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 101,023 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s rear axle bushes slightly worn/deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,701 miles

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

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside (front of floor/chassis leg worse)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear of both front-rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Suspect slow puncture in passenger side rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2011 98,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside (front of floor/chassis leg worse)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear of both front-rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Smoke content slightly high at 2.89m-1

Suspect slow puncture in passenger side rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch and brake pedal anti-slip pads worn

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Exhaust system corroded and blowing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 92,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch and brake pedal anti-slip pads worn

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Exhaust system corroded and blowing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,458 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 84,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,185 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,929 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,423 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

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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YX52 CSU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX52 CSU, 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 YX52 CSU registered?

YX52 CSU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YX52 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 CSU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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