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BF52 UHP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,919 mi
Last recorded153,919 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UHP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 153,919 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 147,279 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 147,279 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,117 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 131,117 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 114,325 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,685 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,601 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,683 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,767 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 UHP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP registered?

BF52 UHP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BF52 UHP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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