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AX51 BNL

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,760 mi
Last recorded85,760 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BNL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,055 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,740 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 68,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,961 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen washers weak but meet requirement

Fail 2 Nov 2006 49,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

windscreen washers weak but meet requirement

Fail 25 Nov 2005 42,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 42,624 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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AX51 BNL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX51 BNL, 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 AX51 BNL registered?

AX51 BNL is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AX51 BNL safe to buy?

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