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BG03 VCC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,329 mi
Last recorded35,329 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VCC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting adrift

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front and rear chassis and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2017 34,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 33,568 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 32,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 31,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,386 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,791 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 VCC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC registered?

BG03 VCC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is BG03 VCC safe to buy?

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