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BN53 BGF

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,916 mi
Last recorded61,916 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BGF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,916 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,916 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 61,916 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive shaft ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,796 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,678 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,262 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,619 miles

front floors starting to corrode around sub-frame mountings.

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm.

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and close to legal limit.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,890 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,616 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 18,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,903 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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BN53 BGF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN53 BGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 BGF registered?

BN53 BGF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 BGF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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