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BF02 EXG

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,567 mi
Last recorded163,567 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 163,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 159,792 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 159,783 miles

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

Engine management light on

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 154,302 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osr tyre sidewall cracking

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 154,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osr tyre sidewall cracking

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2014 149,703 miles

Both front tyres worn

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blows

Pass 25 Mar 2014 149,703 miles

Both front tyres worn

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blows

Pass 28 Mar 2013 144,508 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 144,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 138,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 138,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 132,226 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 132,140 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 113,372 miles

Front tyres 3-4mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 65,702 miles

front discs slight judder(discs wharped)

n/s/r tyre wearing low in centre

Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,632 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 45,632 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

front and rear number plate discoloured

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,764 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 EXG is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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