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YH02 BVB

2002 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,557 mi
Last recorded140,557 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 BVB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2016 140,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,160 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,151 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

front flexi pipe exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/r and front to rear brake pipes under a cover

power steering pipe /reservoir area damp

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,572 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power steering reservoir/pipe area damp(strongly advise)

rear radius arm bushes slightly perished

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

underside body and components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 108,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power steering reservoir/pipe area damp(strongly advise)

rear radius arm bushes slightly perished

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

underside body and components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal high

exhaust system slightly corroded in places

Fail 9 Jan 2012 97,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal high

exhaust system slightly corroded in places

srs light on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,521 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,138 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 71,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,714 miles

front brake balance has only just passed

Pass 30 Nov 2006 57,289 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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YH02 BVB is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YH02 BVB, 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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YH02 BVB is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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