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BG02 LBE

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,356 mi
Last recorded51,356 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LBE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 51,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 51,356 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 46,824 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 46,824 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 44,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front floorpan corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 44,980 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front floorpan corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 42,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2013 42,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 40,946 miles

Both front floors starting to corrode

Both rear radius arm bushes slightly perished

Off side front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,013 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy due to new brakes fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2011 39,010 miles

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

brake fluid low

exhaust rattles (cat)

front brake pads look low

offside front abs ring broken

Pass 27 May 2010 37,337 miles

exhaust center and rear corroded

offside abs ring broken system still operating

Pass 22 May 2009 35,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

offside front ABS ring is fractured

Pass 27 May 2008 32,481 miles

handbrake travel becoming high

Pass 17 May 2007 29,871 miles

rattle from exhaust while doing the emission test

Pass 16 May 2006 27,629 miles

petrol flap cover not closing full

rattle from exhaust system

Fail 16 May 2006 27,629 miles

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

petrol flap cover not closing full

rattle from exhaust system

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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BG02 LBE is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol 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 BG02 LBE, 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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BG02 LBE is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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