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BD02 FBB

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,362 mi
Last recorded57,362 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FBB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 57,362 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer inter pipe joint very rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and lower floor/sill panels have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 54,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/inner sill panel with in 30cm of anti roll bar bracket corroded hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point to inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer inter pipe joint very rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and lower floor/sill panels have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,912 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 47,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,935 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,771 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 38,771 miles

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Feb 2013 36,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,647 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 33,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,402 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,657 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 FBB is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FBB, 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 FBB is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BD02 FBB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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