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BF02 FLJ

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,545 mi
Last recorded66,545 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 66,545 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre sidewall perished not effecting structure of tyre

front registration plate cracked

Fail 19 May 2017 66,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre sidewall perished not effecting structure of tyre

exhaust corroded

front registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,388 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,450 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,623 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,692 miles

coolant leaking

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 FLJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

BF02 FLJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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