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BD02 EPN

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,761 mi
Last recorded90,761 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 EPN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,761 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle /sills

nsr trailing arm bush worn

Fail 19 Feb 2019 90,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle /sills

nsr trailing arm bush worn

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,112 miles

corrosion to underside of car

unavble to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,696 miles

slight corrosion to underside of car

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to underside of car and componants

unable to fully see brakes recomend inspection

wipers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,782 miles

vehicle very rusty undernearth inc exhaust system

Fail 16 Mar 2015 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle very rusty undernearth inc exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,053 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 82,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,062 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded and hangers broken. Adequately supported for mot

Front antiroll bar linkage bushes perished

Nearside aim weak due to condition of headlamp lense

Nearside track rod end bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside track rod end bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear antiroll bar linkage bushes perished

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting and cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,062 miles

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

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

Exhaust heavily corroded and hangers broken. Adequately supported for mot

Front antiroll bar linkage bushes perished

Nearside aim weak due to condition of headlamp lense

Nearside track rod end bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside track rod end bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear antiroll bar linkage bushes perished

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting and cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,156 miles

surface rust on front body behind front suspension rear mounts

Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,156 miles

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

surface rust on front body behind front suspension rear mounts

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,045 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 74,045 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,944 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,178 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,178 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,035 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,745 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 EPN is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EPN, 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 EPN is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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