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BF02 EWC

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2014 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,303 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,868 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,061 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 92,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 91,286 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on.air bag light staying on.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,267 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,192 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 78,295 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f abs ring corroded

o/s/f floor showing corrosion

rattle from exhaust cat area

Pass 26 Nov 2007 70,664 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front pads appear low

Fail 29 Nov 2006 55,234 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on limit on inner edges 205/45zr16w † †n/s/r tyre on limit † †o/s/r tyre wering on edge † †centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,234 miles

both front tyres on limit on inner edges 205/45zr16w † †n/s/r tyre on limit † †o/s/r tyre wering on edge † †centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,881 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 EWC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF02 EWC, 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 BF02 EWC registered?

BF02 EWC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 EWC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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