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YX52 TWC

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 TWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 94,195 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both offside tyres sidewalls damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis section holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis section holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both offside tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,306 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 77,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,458 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 74,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

nearside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,586 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 62,586 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,950 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,178 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,147 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,295 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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YX52 TWC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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