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BD52 NOU

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NOU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 103,004 miles

Radiator in poor condition.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 103,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing ABS Ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radiator in poor condition.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Nov 2014 91,811 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,004 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,907 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 69,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 63,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,329 miles

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

both front tyres has uneven tread wear

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,503 miles

rear number plate slighty deteriated

Fail 4 Dec 2008 48,503 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

rear number plate slighty deteriated

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,972 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 40,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,450 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,665 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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BD52 NOU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 BD52 NOU, 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 BD52 NOU registered?

BD52 NOU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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