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BN53 KGG

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,372 mi
Last recorded88,372 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KGG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,458 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,890 miles

front inner disc corrodded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,268 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 27,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,106 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 18,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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BN53 KGG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN53 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

BN53 KGG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BN53 KGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 KGG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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