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BF53 VYW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,736 mi
Last recorded42,736 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VYW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 42,736 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded n/s front and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Under body corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 41,344 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 40,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut to inner side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2015 38,613 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut to inner side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 36,813 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,337 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 35,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,836 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,406 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,117 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 26,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 16,968 miles

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

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

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 VYW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BF53 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

BF53 VYW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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