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BD02 ELX

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,854 mi
Last recorded83,854 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ELX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,854 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,899 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Feb 2016 81,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,032 miles

eml light on

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,031 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Nov 2014 76,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

eml on dash

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads very low

nearside rear tyre slightly stepping on inneredge

Fail 31 Oct 2014 76,653 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

eml on dash

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads very low

nearside rear tyre slightly stepping on inneredge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,245 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,105 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,391 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,317 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 23,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,758 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 ELX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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