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BD02 ERJ

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,565 mi
Last recorded112,565 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ERJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 112,565 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has persihing cracks

slight corrosion on sill n/s/f

Fail 30 Apr 2012 112,565 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre has persihing cracks

slight corrosion on sill n/s/f

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 110,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 109,087 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 109,048 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tail box poor

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs poor

Pass 12 May 2009 107,396 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 107,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2009 107,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,685 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 106,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 100,424 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 94,170 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 ERJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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