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BF52 FZM

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,514 mi
Last recorded65,514 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FZM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,514 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,514 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,652 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,981 miles

Windscreen washers poor effort

Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

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

Windscreen washers poor effort

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,395 miles

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

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

o/s/r getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,728 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,521 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 29,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,099 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,486 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 FZM is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 FZM registered?

BF52 FZM is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is BF52 FZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FZM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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