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BF03 GHZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,696 mi
Last recorded86,696 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GHZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,696 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 67,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,714 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,521 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,285 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 22,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,094 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 4,978 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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BF03 GHZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF03 GHZ, 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 BF03 GHZ registered?

BF03 GHZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is BF03 GHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 GHZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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