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BK03 MYH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,138 mi
Last recorded61,138 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant leak from water pump

Fail 11 Sep 2021 61,137 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant leak from water pump

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,880 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 58,873 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,307 miles

centre exhaust blowing slightly.

offside and nearside front floor (jacking points) corroded.

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,425 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,545 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,859 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,091 miles

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

offside front and nearside front floor corroded slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,009 miles

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

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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BK03 MYH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK03 MYH, 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 BK03 MYH registered?

BK03 MYH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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