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BG02 YJO

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,666 mi
Last recorded44,666 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 44,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,617 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside brake lamp lens damaged

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jun 2017 43,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside brake lamp lens damaged

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,484 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 42,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 41,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 39,572 miles

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

Oil leak

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

airbag light not illuminating

middle exaust heavy corrosion

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 20 May 2014 39,553 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

middle exaust heavy corrosion

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 37,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 35,068 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2010 29,672 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 29,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,361 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,830 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 YJO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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