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BD02 AXC

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,088 mi
Last recorded93,088 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 AXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,088 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded, not blowing at this time

Fail 16 Mar 2017 93,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded, not blowing at this time

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,486 miles

Front bumper trim mishaped

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole by securing clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside washer spray weak

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,855 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f floor pan slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,402 miles

Oil leak

slight corosion by n/s/f/ jacking point

slight corosion by o/s/f/ jacking point

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,374 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,451 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,545 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak exhaust centre box

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,138 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 45,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,304 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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BD02 AXC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD02 AXC, 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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BD02 AXC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BD02 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 AXC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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