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BD02 EKH

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,746 mi
Last recorded25,746 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 EKH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 25,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front brake discs surface corrotion

rear silencer fouling on anti- roll bar

Fail 26 Apr 2013 25,741 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front brake discs surface corrotion

rear silencer fouling on anti- roll bar

Pass 22 May 2012 21,558 miles

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

exhaust corroded/front pipe mount weak

front exhaust flexi starting to perish

front sills and jacking points corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front tyre side walls cracking

nearside rear tyre 2.6mm

rear tyres cracking

tail pipe hitting offside rear anti roll bar mount

tyre side walls damaged

tyre size 205/45/16

Fail 21 May 2012 21,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded/front pipe mount weak

front exhaust flexi starting to perish

front sills and jacking points corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front tyre side walls cracking

nearside rear tyre 2.6mm

rear tyres cracking

tyre side walls damaged

tyre size 205/45/16

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,575 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly cracked

offside rear tyre damaged but not to cord on tread

Fail 31 May 2011 20,575 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly cracked

offside rear tyre damaged but not to cord on tread

Pass 3 May 2010 18,846 miles

centre pipe and tail pipe very corroded

front flexi joint starting to perish

front inner pads look low

offside rear brake pipe corroded and sealed

offside rear main suspension bush starting to perish

rear tyre on 3mm

tyre size 205/45/r16

Pass 5 May 2009 16,509 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

front tyre valves starting to crack

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

possible coolant leak from engine

Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,523 miles

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

front tyres slight uneven wear

Fail 18 Apr 2008 14,451 miles

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

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

front tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 14 Apr 2007 12,313 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,718 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 EKH is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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