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BG52 MME

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,541 mi
Last recorded39,541 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MME
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,541 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 39,507 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracking cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 38,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 38,046 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 34,580 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 34,580 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 31,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,406 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front floors corodid

Fail 9 Jan 2017 28,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front floors corodid

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,474 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,965 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 13,824 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Dec 2012 13,824 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,431 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 12,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light staying on (SRS)

tracking needs to be checked

Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,521 miles

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

airbag light staying on (SRS)

tracking needs to be checked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,852 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,564 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,468 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 9,354 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 MME is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG52 MME, 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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BG52 MME is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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