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BD51 TBV

2002 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,759 mi
Last recorded95,759 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 TBV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,759 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 95,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,127 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,768 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 64,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,763 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,562 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 30,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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BD51 TBV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD51 TBV, 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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BD51 TBV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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