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BG03 HGA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,722 mi
Last recorded85,722 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HGA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 85,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side abs ring brocken

Fail 19 May 2010 85,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side abs ring brocken

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,759 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN HEAVILY ON INNER SHOULDER

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT SCUFF ON OUTER SIDE-WALL

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 20 May 2008 26,997 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 26,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 8,557 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 HGA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

BG03 HGA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 May 2003.

Is BG03 HGA safe to buy?

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