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YX52 YBZ

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,157 mi
Last recorded72,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 YBZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,157 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 72,157 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,372 miles

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

underside of car becoming corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 69,372 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

underside of car becoming corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,280 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre showing sign of ageing

Fail 29 Sep 2012 66,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre showing sign of ageing

Fail 10 Sep 2011 60,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 60,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,198 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,150 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,866 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 YBZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX52 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

YX52 YBZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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