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BF52 EGC

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,190 mi
Last recorded81,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 EGC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,858 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 79,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,084 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,015 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,264 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 51,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,394 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 EGC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EGC, 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 BF52 EGC registered?

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

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