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BF52 FFN

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FFN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar off side link arm is distorted.

front service brakes show imbalance.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear/is out of shape and is virtually bald at the edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine areas show evidence of coolant staining (boiled over ?)

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,635 miles

damage at front screen on limits

evidence of diesel fuel leak under engine top cover

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,069 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 69,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

near side front anti-roll bar link arm distorted.

near side front door release handel faulty/insecure.

off and near side front tyres show uneven wear and are virtually bald at the inside edges.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

srs warning lamp illuminated.

unable to open the off side rear door from the outside.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level on the minimum limit at the dip-stick.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front and off side rear door outer handels are faulty and difficult to opperate.

near side front wheel bearing feels rough sounds noisey.

parking brake lever shows travel.

undershield fitted.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 60,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level on the minimum limit at the dip-stick.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front and off side rear door outer handels are faulty and difficult to opperate.

parking brake lever shows travel.

undershield fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,434 miles

damage at front screen on limits(just out of zone a)

near side front outer door handle mounting insecure

srs light on

Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,456 miles

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

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)

auxillary drive belt grooves split.

deep split at near side rear tyre tread.

exhaust corrosion.

near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter starting to perish.

off and near side rear tyres are worn unevenly.

off side front flexi-brake hose/caliper show grease contamination.

off side front screen washer jet requires unblocking.

parking brake lever travel.

undershield fitted.

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 FFN is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

BF52 FFN is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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