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WX02 VXB

2002 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,239 mi
Last recorded97,239 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 VXB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,239 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS/PADS

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

ADVISE N/S REAR DISC

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 97,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT DISCS/PADS

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

ADVISE N/S REAR DISC

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,425 miles

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

air bag lamp indicated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,487 miles

o/s rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge - req's replacment

Pass 12 Apr 2008 67,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 40,029 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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WX02 VXB is a 2002 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WX02 VXB, 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 WX02 VXB registered?

WX02 VXB is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is WX02 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX02 VXB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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