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BF52 EES

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,379 mi
Last recorded42,379 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 EES
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,379 miles

front bumper damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front bumper damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,906 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION IN POOR CONDITION/NOT BLOWING

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,423 miles

front brake pads getting low

ns front bumper loose

ns rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,423 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

ns front bumper loose

ns rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,106 miles

front brake pads getting low

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,603 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 25,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,918 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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BF52 EES is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF52 EES, 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 BF52 EES registered?

BF52 EES is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BF52 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 EES shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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