MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 190--150 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nsf an osf jacking point areas corroing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nsf an osf jacking point areas corroing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and scored (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)
nsf and osf jacking point areas corroding
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and scored (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)
nsf and osf jacking point areas corroding
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)
nsf and osf jacking point areas corroding
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure clip inadequate (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nsf and osf jacking point areas corroding
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
top rad,hose been fouling alternator..center exhaust corroding..lip on front brake discs..coolant around water pump area..o/s/r shock weaping..rear brake pads squealing..slight buckle in n/s/r wheel rim..
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
top coolant hose fouling alternator....slight buckle in n/s/r wheel
slight lip front brake discs....
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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BF52 GAU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 15 October 2002.
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