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BG03 HHX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HHX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,798 miles

under body corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,542 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,110 miles

N/S wiper blade rubber starting to split

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

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

O/S wiper arm spoilet cracked

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 38,107 miles

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

N/S wiper blade rubber starting to split

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

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

O/S wiper arm spoilet cracked

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2006 18,305 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 HHX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

BG03 HHX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BG03 HHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 HHX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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