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BD02 EWW

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,109 mi
Last recorded60,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2013 60,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight bind osf brake when jacked up

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,109 miles

slight bind osf brake when jacked up

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,134 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2012 55,134 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,675 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear boot hinge prop not supporting boot in open position

Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear boot hinge prop not supporting boot in open position

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

auxiliary drive belt (power steering belt) perished

coolant level in reservoir below minimum mark

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,041 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 46,041 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,007 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion of rear exhaust system

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,820 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 39,820 miles

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

1/ n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,890 miles

1/ n/s/r tyre worn out of shape †2/ front tyres worn on inside edges to legal limit †

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 EWW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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