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AG51 BCU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,305 mi
Last recorded101,305 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 BCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,305 miles

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

slight exhaust leak from front pipe area.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust leak from front pipe area.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,324 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 92,324 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

slight knocking noise from engine.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,012 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,685 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 78,685 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 71,449 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,877 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,466 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 59,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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AG51 BCU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AG51 BCU, 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 AG51 BCU registered?

AG51 BCU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is AG51 BCU safe to buy?

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