MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
SRS light was on then went off
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
recommend tracking due to tyre wear
offside abs ring broken
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust sytem corroded
slight play nearside front w/brg
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
OSF ABS ring broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Recommend alignment check/adjustment due to tyre wear
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 OLJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?
BG53 OLJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is BG53 OLJ safe to buy?
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