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YY02 WEX

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 WEX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,869 miles

BODY CORRODED AT FRONT N/S AND O/S NOT EXCESSIVE YET

Fail 6 Nov 2015 98,869 miles

BODY CORRODED AT FRONT N/S AND O/S NOT EXCESSIVE YET

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,512 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2014 91,432 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

handbrake lever high.

rear exhaust deteriorated

water level low.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,295 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 76,691 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

middle exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,110 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 67,110 miles

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

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 9 Dec 2010 61,644 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 56,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,862 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,901 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,548 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)

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 WEX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

YY02 WEX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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