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BG53 ABN

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,527 mi
Last recorded107,527 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ABN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 107,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 104,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,886 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 89,953 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corossion under vehicle

Pass 29 May 2015 82,382 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,603 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,083 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 26 Nov 2011 41,494 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,397 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 32,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,750 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 29,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,105 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,105 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 22,020 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,607 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 ABN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ABN, 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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BG53 ABN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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