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BJ02 EGV

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,104 mi
Last recorded122,104 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 122,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

floor weak at parts

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,588 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 113,568 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,503 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 103,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,962 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes to nearside rear wheel cylinder and offside rear cylinder slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 97,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes to nearside rear wheel cylinder and offside rear cylinder slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,384 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,345 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,669 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,759 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,686 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,732 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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BJ02 EGV is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ02 EGV, 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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BJ02 EGV is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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