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YY02 VFR

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,711 mi
Last recorded70,711 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 VFR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 70,711 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 70,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 64,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 56,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,428 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 35,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 5 Jun 2008 35,673 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 6 Jun 2007 29,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,088 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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YY02 VFR is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY02 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

YY02 VFR is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is YY02 VFR safe to buy?

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