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YY52 DUA

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,041 mi
Last recorded53,041 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 DUA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple welding patches under body also covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion brake, steering and suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,661 miles

lots of welding done and general corrosion on chassis

Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,638 miles

Central All 4 shockers corroded.

Central Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 52,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,549 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jul 2018 52,544 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point outer skin corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front flexis corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arches corroded

underside corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 48,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 44,816 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,612 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,590 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs slight pitting

rear discs slight pitting

Fail 14 Jun 2013 40,590 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs slight pitting

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,031 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,025 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 37,025 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f brake slight binding (discs /pads ok)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,827 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 34,614 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,614 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,363 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 17,730 miles

Nearside Front 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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YY52 DUA is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YY52 DUA, 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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YY52 DUA is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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