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BG53 EJF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,491 mi
Last recorded35,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,491 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to subframe rear mounts(both sides) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front outer door handle(opener)badly deteriorated & insecure

Offside wiper poor clearing

Windscreen washers VERY poor delivery

Fail 31 Jan 2017 35,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to subframe rear mounts(both sides) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer door handle(opener)badly deteriorated & insecure

Offside wiper poor clearing

Windscreen washers VERY poor delivery

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,616 miles

coolant very low

Fail 5 Jan 2016 29,603 miles

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

coolant very low

Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,854 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 24,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

power steering pump drive belt deteriorated/cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 21,510 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,899 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 16,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,052 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 EJF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

BG53 EJF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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