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BF02 AYE

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,994 mi
Last recorded117,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 AYE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,994 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 114,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 8 Aug 2012 114,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,101 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 103,954 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,383 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front & offside front steering tie arms have slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2009 87,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,244 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 67,265 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 67,252 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 55,459 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,888 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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BF02 AYE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF02 AYE, 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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BF02 AYE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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