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BG53 AAK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,947 mi
Last recorded72,947 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AAK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,296 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR VOID BUSHES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Fail 16 Mar 2012 69,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR VOID BUSHES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Pass 2 Jul 2010 65,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,439 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,489 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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BG53 AAK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG53 AAK, 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 BG53 AAK registered?

BG53 AAK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BG53 AAK safe to buy?

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