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BF52 GDY

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,335 mi
Last recorded76,335 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,133 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,276 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,185 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 60,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,069 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,992 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,089 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 GDY is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GDY, 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 GDY registered?

BF52 GDY is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is BF52 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 GDY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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