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BF52 FGX

2002 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,606 mi
Last recorded74,606 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FGX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,606 miles

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

O/S/F door handle insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Oct 2013 74,604 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 74,409 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/S/F door handle insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,331 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 64,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,005 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 62,005 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,575 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 42,575 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FGX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

BF52 FGX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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