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BF02 XLC

2002 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,140 mi
Last recorded81,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XLC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 81,140 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,093 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2012 67,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,504 miles

N/S/F A.B.S. ring cracked.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,427 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 53,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre out of shape.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,425 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 45,387 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)

O/S/R bumper insecure.

Fail 12 May 2008 37,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 37,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 30,802 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,968 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 XLC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 XLC registered?

BF02 XLC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BF02 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 XLC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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