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BG03 FJK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,354 mi
Last recorded83,354 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FJK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 83,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf & nsf tyres have slight damage not showing cords

Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,617 miles

osf & nsf tyres have slight damage not showing cords

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,673 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 71,538 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,245 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 61,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,383 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 33,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 23,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,066 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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BG03 FJK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG03 FJK, 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 BG03 FJK registered?

BG03 FJK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BG03 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 FJK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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