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A20 BHS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,038 mi
Last recorded83,038 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BHS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,038 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 83,009 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/front outter door handle

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,364 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,074 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,074 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 59,725 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,466 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 48,466 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 41,122 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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A20 BHS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 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 A20 BHS, 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 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 BHS registered?

A20 BHS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is A20 BHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 BHS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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