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YX52 UGJ

2002 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

217,939 mi
Last recorded217,939 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 UGJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 217,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 217,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylnder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 204,015 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 179,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 179,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 156,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 139,058 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 138,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,392 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,306 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,991 miles

Centre exhaust cracked

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,991 miles

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

Centre exhaust cracked

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,339 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 63,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,274 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,431 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,748 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,083 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,813 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,943 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,710 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 21,414 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 21,399 miles

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

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

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 UGJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGJ, 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 YX52 UGJ registered?

YX52 UGJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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