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BG51 SGV

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,737 mi
Last recorded36,737 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 36,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 36,345 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 36,046 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,850 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 35,850 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 35,678 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,302 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 34,876 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,580 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,322 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,502 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,455 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,249 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,042 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 30,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 28,189 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 26,748 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,713 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 22,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,005 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 15,838 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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BG51 SGV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BG51 SGV, 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 BG51 SGV registered?

BG51 SGV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is BG51 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 SGV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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