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BG03 HTY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,160 mi
Last recorded57,160 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,810 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,800 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 May 2012 51,450 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 46,381 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 May 2009 42,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,901 miles

both front tyres are smooth on inner edges

front disc pads appear to be worn to approx 4mm in thickness

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 HTY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 HTY registered?

BG03 HTY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is BG03 HTY safe to buy?

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