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BD02 EHF

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 82,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,661 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,636 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,565 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 81,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 May 2018 81,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2017 80,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 79,627 miles

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

item removed from the windscreen

Pass 8 May 2015 78,544 miles

exhaust getting corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 May 2014 77,023 miles

o/s front tyre scrubbing inside edge

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

some corrosion n/s and o/s front floors/inner wheel archs

Pass 8 May 2013 75,530 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

nearside rear tyre right on limit

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

some play steering rack

Pass 9 May 2012 73,272 miles

both front floors and rear undersills getting corroded

both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

Pass 6 May 2011 70,648 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes getting perished

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

front discs getting worn

front pads low

some play steering rack

Pass 7 May 2010 67,149 miles

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Front discs getting worn.

Near side front ABS ring brocken.

Near side front tyre scrubing inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2009 63,885 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 59,906 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 59,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 54,012 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust section getting very thin near joint

Pass 10 May 2006 47,506 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 EHF is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD02 EHF, 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 BD02 EHF registered?

BD02 EHF is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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