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AG51 BCV

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,998 mi
Last recorded123,998 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 BCV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,998 miles

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

rear trailing arm bushs spliting

Fail 29 Sep 2015 123,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

rear trailing arm bushs spliting

Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cat is ratterling but emisions were ok

Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,991 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Sep 2013 108,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,510 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 97,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear main suspension arm bush worn

offside front brake disc marked on inner

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,527 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 68,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,692 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 60,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,338 miles

rear tyres right on the legal limit † †exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,898 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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AG51 BCV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

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

Is AG51 BCV safe to buy?

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