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BL52 HZH

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HZH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,350 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 59,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,049 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 57,049 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,500 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 53,938 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 50,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,113 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 45,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,504 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,476 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,500 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 15,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,747 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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BL52 HZH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL52 HZH, 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 BL52 HZH registered?

BL52 HZH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BL52 HZH safe to buy?

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