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BJ02 FMA

2002 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,940 mi
Last recorded108,940 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FMA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 108,940 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flex Split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper Split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 X Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rep/ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,969 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,424 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 71,175 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,701 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 487 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,534 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,534 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,799 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 28,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 27,164 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,017 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 FMA is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ02 FMA, 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 FMA is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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