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BD02 FSJ

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,307 mi
Last recorded48,307 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,307 miles

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 24 Nov 2022 35,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 32,643 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,804 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 31,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,114 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,981 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,080 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,279 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,341 miles

Exhaust centre scilencer corroded

Exhaust rear scilencer corroded

Offside front wheel trim missing

Pass 29 Nov 2011 23,675 miles

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

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

Offside front wheel trim missing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 23,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front wheel trim missing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,413 miles

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

Offside front wheel trim missing

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 21,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,012 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,720 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Nov 2008 19,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,121 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,265 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 FSJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

BD02 FSJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is BD02 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 FSJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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