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BF52 FFC

2002 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,221 mi
Last recorded122,221 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FFC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,221 miles

EML Light on

Exhaust system Corroded

Mistings of Anti-Freeze around the radiator

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 121,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

EML Light on

Exhaust system Corroded

Mistings of Anti-Freeze around the radiator

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2013 99,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise slight corrosion on front section of exhaust system

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,738 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 70,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,914 miles

Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,914 miles

Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,954 miles

Both Front Floor Pans Rusting

Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Outer C.V Gaitor Perishing

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,803 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,874 miles

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

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 FFC is a 2002 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FFC, 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 FFC registered?

BF52 FFC is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is BF52 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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