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BD02 FBU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,892 mi
Last recorded97,892 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,892 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 91,717 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,148 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 86,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,287 miles

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

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

front wiper blade split

side skirt fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2013 79,287 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blade split

side skirt fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,843 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on the edge

Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,843 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,584 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 52,542 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,155 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,527 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside rear brake not locked

sqealing noise from rear brakes

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 FBU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

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