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BF52 GXH

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,124 mi
Last recorded102,124 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GXH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,124 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 102,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,021 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked/deteriorated but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1 litre of oil added to the engine before raising the engine speed for the emissions test!

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked/deteriorated but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

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

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked/deteriorated but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside front tyre is deteriorated/cracked in the tread but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys or chords

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

Offside rear tyre is deteriorated/cracked in the tread but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/chords

The flexi section of exhaust is deteriorated/broken does not have major or minor leak of exhaust gas

Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside front tyre is deteriorated/cracked in the tread but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys or chords

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

Offside rear tyre is deteriorated/cracked in the tread but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/chords

The flexi section of exhaust is deteriorated/broken does not have major or minor leak of exhaust gas

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,104 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 72,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,918 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,230 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 49,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 30,395 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 GXH is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

BF52 GXH is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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