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BF52 ZYW

2002 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,228 mi
Last recorded155,228 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZYW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 155,228 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 155,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 150,389 miles

Front both tyres perrished

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 150,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front both tyres perrished

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 144,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 144,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 136,240 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly corroded

general corrosion to body and chassis

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 136,240 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

general corrosion to body and chassis

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,917 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres worn unevenly on both edges of tread

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,897 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all exhaust system corroding

all steering dust covers deteriorating

all suspension dust covers deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2011
Fail 11 Oct 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,059 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,969 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 63,945 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 63,945 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 54,576 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 ZYW is a 2002 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

BF52 ZYW is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BF52 ZYW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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