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BG02 WPJ

2002 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,673 mi
Last recorded89,673 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,673 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 89,673 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,692 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,352 miles

centre exhaust slightly detiorated

exhaust slightleak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 61,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,373 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,185 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,184 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 28,520 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,520 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,622 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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BG02 WPJ is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPJ, 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 BG02 WPJ registered?

BG02 WPJ is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is BG02 WPJ safe to buy?

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