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BD02 FHZ

2002 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FHZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,107 miles

rear arm bushes slight play... corrosion to floor pans n sills... sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2022 84,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking possible rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear arm bushes slight play... corrosion to floor pans n sills... sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,748 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2021 71,748 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both offside and nearside front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,315 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,854 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 42,852 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)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,525 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,547 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,509 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,822 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,163 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 32,163 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,331 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,745 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 FHZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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