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BG03 GUU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GUU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,567 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion present in vehicle structure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,644 miles

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

corrosion present in vehicle structure

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,644 miles

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

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

corrosion present in vehicle structure

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,997 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 77,908 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,919 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,817 miles

front +rear discs corroded

front tyres wearing edges

strong advise center rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,804 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 GUU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG03 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

BG03 GUU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BG03 GUU safe to buy?

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