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BF52 FWX

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,844 mi
Last recorded116,844 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FWX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 116,844 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 116,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 9 Dec 2016 109,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc back plates are rusty

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and worn unevenly on inner edge 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 worn unevenly on inner edge 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers are fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 109,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc back plates are rusty

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and worn unevenly on inner edge 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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 worn unevenly on inner edge 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 103,135 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 103,133 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 98,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

plastic oversills fitted to body

Fail 14 Aug 2013 91,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,497 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 83,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,350 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 76,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,906 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear b rake hose ferrules started to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,035 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 29,035 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,666 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 18,305 miles

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 FWX is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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