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BG52 WFL

2002 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,480 mi
Last recorded60,480 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 60,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Pass 9 May 2016 58,119 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2016 58,119 miles

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,905 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 51,487 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,513 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,850 miles

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

Non slip rubber on clutch pedal worn

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,942 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,603 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,792 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiperblades getting weak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,437 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 15,067 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 WFL is a 2002 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG52 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

BG52 WFL is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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