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BD02 ERK

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,578 mi
Last recorded84,578 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ERK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,578 miles

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

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

slight binding from offside front brake

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,213 miles

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

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

Radiator corroded

Slight brake bind near side front wheel

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,599 miles

nearside door mirror lens loose

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,523 miles

Front brake disc worn low + corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Near side + off side floor pans corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear no plate worn slightly.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 69,523 miles

Front brake disc worn low + corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Near side + off side floor pans corroded.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear no plate worn slightly.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,575 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Floor pans corroded.

Front + rear brake disc corroded.

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

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

Radiator corroded.

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to near side rear tyre outer side wall.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,003 miles

both sides front floors corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,528 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 51,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,090 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside/ offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,756 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 40,756 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,475 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 ERK is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ERK, 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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What year was BD02 ERK registered?

BD02 ERK is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is BD02 ERK safe to buy?

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