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BF52 PRZ

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,178 mi
Last recorded74,178 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 PRZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,178 miles

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

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all 4 (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

dangerous dangleys removed from mirror prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,267 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 66,895 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 66,895 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,111 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 63,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,021 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes started to corrode

corrosion on springs

corrosion on springs

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,999 miles

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

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 PRZ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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