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AU02 BBV

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 BBV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at the ends (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at the ends (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at the ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/rigger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 79,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/rigger (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at the ends (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at the ends (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at the ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/rigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle corroding within prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,897 miles

Observations only - Both front and n/s/r inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,509 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front and n/s/r inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,340 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front and n/s/r inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,559 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Tow ball cover fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

front floor pans corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,712 miles

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

observation only, full engine undershield, top engine cover, sill covers and partial liners at the front inner wheel arches all fitted.

tow ball cover fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,222 miles

both registration plates deteriorating

fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

towball cover fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,008 miles

Advise; slight moisture around PAS pipe... advise to bring back in apprx 2-3 ,months for a free check.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,342 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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AU02 BBV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AU02 BBV, 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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AU02 BBV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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