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BF53 VYR

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,338 mi
Last recorded54,338 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VYR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

head lamp washer missing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

head lamp washer missing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,651 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,119 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,501 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 35,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brakes have a inbalance of 20%

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,734 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,756 miles

front and rear number plates not displaying bsau145d

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,479 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,567 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 14,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BF53 VYR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF53 VYR, 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 BF53 VYR registered?

BF53 VYR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 VYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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