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BF52 EFZ

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 EFZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 84,346 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,210 miles

vehicle has no water in engine expansion tank

Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,210 miles

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

vehicle has no water in engine expansion tank

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,872 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low.offside front tyre starting to get low on tread.corrosion on both front floor pans these will need attention soon.oil leaks in powersteering rack area.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,346 miles

front brake pads low.front brake discs worn.nearside front tyre low on tread.offside front tyre getting low on tread.corrosion on front floor pans.air bag light on.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,018 miles

srs light on.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and worn close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,466 miles

both front floors starting to corrode treat asap

n/s rear tyre has two nails [dangerous codition] also run flat damage to o/wall

o/s rear sus slight play starting

poor hooter

unable to view brake pads fully

Fail 10 Oct 2008 38,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front floors starting to corrode treat asap

n/s rear tyre has two nails [dangerous codition] also run flat damage to o/wall

o/s rear sus slight play starting

poor hooter

rear exhaust box poor condition

unable to view brake pads fully

Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,904 miles

Offside front tyre cracking on inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 23,145 miles

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

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 EFZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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