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BD02 FJA

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,612 mi
Last recorded83,612 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FJA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 83,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,437 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 69,408 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,149 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,233 miles

n/s front o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,425 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 55,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,591 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,942 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 FJA is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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