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YY02 GDE

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,787 mi
Last recorded99,787 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 GDE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,787 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,777 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,231 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear suspension arm bushes split

nsr tyre tread cracking

rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,893 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes split

nsr tyre tread cracking

rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,123 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes split

nsf brake disc scored @ heat damaged

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2010 69,123 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes split

nsf brake disc scored @ heat damaged

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,435 miles

no emissioms available due to engine too clean burning for blip detection by meter

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,378 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 58,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 53,838 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 53,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YY02 GDE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YY02 GDE, 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 YY02 GDE registered?

YY02 GDE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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