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YY51 CWR

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,923 mi
Last recorded82,923 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 CWR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,814 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/s outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,698 miles

N/s cv boot deteriorated

O/s cv boot damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 80,697 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

N/s cv boot deteriorated

O/s cv boot damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,631 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 79,631 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 68,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front note tyre tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 68,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front note tyre tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,609 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 57,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,687 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged - not to cords

nearside windscreen wiper poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2012 51,682 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged - not to cords

nearside windscreen wiper poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,248 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 40,756 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 36,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,881 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,797 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,617 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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YY51 CWR is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YY51 CWR, 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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YY51 CWR is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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