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BD02 EMV

2002 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,445 mi
Last recorded131,445 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 EMV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 131,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

lower floorpans slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 123,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 122,986 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion os/ns floor,rear cills and arches

Fail 17 Sep 2012 114,209 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion os/ns floor,rear cills and arches

Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,100 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

front brake discs rusty

n/s inner and outer door handles are loose

nail in the n/s rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2011 105,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

front brake discs rusty

n/s inner and outer door handles are loose

nail in the n/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 102,489 miles

stone chip zone a

Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,201 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly

sill covers fitted

wear in offside rear anti roll bar link bush near to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,933 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,179 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 EMV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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