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BG52 MKD

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,605 mi
Last recorded78,605 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MKD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 78,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,605 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,789 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

centre has slight blow and rear exhaust is in poor condition

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,954 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,953 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,808 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,310 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 30,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 17,807 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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BG52 MKD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG52 MKD, 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 BG52 MKD registered?

BG52 MKD is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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