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BD02 EPO

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 EPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 98,014 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 98,014 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe to pump join (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside, close to Sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside, close to Sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,862 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 79,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 72,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,634 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 61,634 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 55,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 55,880 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 45,373 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)

Fail 6 May 2008 40,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 40,409 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 17 May 2006 28,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,180 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 28,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 EPO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EPO, 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 EPO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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