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AP02 BLF

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,284 mi
Last recorded112,284 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BLF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 112,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

unable to fully check sills, plastic coverings fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2021 107,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to middle pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Floor pan rusted/wax oiled in various places

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of testable item/s

Fail 28 Aug 2021 107,018 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to middle pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Floor pan rusted/wax oiled in various places

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of testable item/s

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,398 miles

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

Floor pan/chassis rusted

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Fail 14 Sep 2020 106,397 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Floor pan/chassis rusted

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,015 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of the outer sills

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight blow from the exhaust front pipe area

Fail 4 Sep 2019 105,015 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of the outer sills

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight blow from the exhaust front pipe area

Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,232 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front outer CV boots lightly perished

Front upper ball joint boots perished

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of the outer sills

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,228 miles

Outer CV boots perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,103 miles

Front floor pan/chassis rails rusted

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of the outer sill panels

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,884 miles

Front tyres aged and perished

Rear tyres aged and perished

Steering rack boots perished

Track rod end boots perished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 85,114 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front and rear tyres lightly perished and aged (2009)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp washer jet shroud missing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,114 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front and rear tyres lightly perished and aged (2009)

Offside headlamp washer jet shroud missing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,142 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rod bushes worn and perished

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Rear lower arm mounting bushes perished

Rear number plate degrading

Rear trailing arm to floor pan mounting bushes perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,779 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 49,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,684 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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AP02 BLF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP02 BLF, 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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AP02 BLF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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