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BG03 HHP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,441 mi
Last recorded28,441 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 28,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,528 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front nearside tyre perishing and cracking slightly

front offside brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,622 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 22,622 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,715 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating but no gas leaks

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,552 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 19,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,899 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,659 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,675 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 HHP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHP, 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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BG03 HHP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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