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BF52 GUW

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GUW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,581 miles

exhaust deteriorated in places+temp repaired

n/s rear brake disc slightly scored

rear suspension trailing arm canterleaver bush showing deterioration

Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust system deteriorated in places

n/s rear brake disc slightly scored

rear suspension trailing arm canterleaver bush showing deterioration

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,327 miles

front cv boots showing deterioration

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear suspension trailing arm canterlever bushes showing slight deterioration

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,255 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perrished,advise to change

front cv boots showing deterioration

front tyre wearing on edge

o/s front tyre has screw in

rear suspension trailing arm canterlever bushes showing slight deterioration

Fail 6 Feb 2012 61,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,004 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,561 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,686 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,834 miles

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split

Pass 20 Jan 2007 35,517 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,941 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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BF52 GUW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF52 GUW, 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.

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What year was BF52 GUW registered?

BF52 GUW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BF52 GUW safe to buy?

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