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BD02 ETV

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ETV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,411 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

sills corroded

ubcc

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

ubcc

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,689 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front chasis welded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

ubcc

Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,681 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front brake pipe corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

ubcc

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,841 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 74,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,011 miles

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

both front floor by jacking point has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,417 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)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,693 miles

1.srs light on 2.n/s/r door handle insecure and unable to open from outside 3.exhaust system corroded 4.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2013 63,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1.srs light on 2.n/s/r door handle insecure and unable to open from outside 3.exhaust system corroded 4.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2012 60,236 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,236 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,142 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2011 56,142 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2010 51,136 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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,136 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 6 Feb 2009 44,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

suspect head gasket problem

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,808 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 37,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,033 miles

both rear tyre tread patterns cracking up.... †three punchures in the n//s/r tyre too close to sidewall to repair... †front pads low.. †n/s/r exterior door handle adrift... †n/s/f spotlight inoperative...

Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,275 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 ETV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 ETV, 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 ETV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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