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BD02 EJV

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,595 mi
Last recorded68,595 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 EJV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 68,595 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Engine noise from belts area

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged Filter to engine (7.2.2)

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

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

Radiator deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2018 68,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Both front brake back plates corroded

Engine noise from belts area

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged Filter to engine (7.2.2)

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

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

Radiator deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,717 miles

CORROSION TO FLOORS,SILLS ETC

INNER RACK JOINTS WORN

Fail 25 Apr 2017 64,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO FLOORS,SILLS ETC

INNER RACK JOINTS WORN

Pass 18 May 2016 61,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2016 61,718 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,032 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,302 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 53,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,286 miles

slight surface corrosion to both rear discs

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,611 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 43,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,210 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,737 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 26,737 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,914 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly grabing

Fail 24 Apr 2006 25,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,000 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 EJV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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