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BP53 JFF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,502 mi
Last recorded68,502 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 JFF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,502 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 68,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,200 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 64,200 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,194 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,740 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,795 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 35,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,821 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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BP53 JFF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BP53 JFF, 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 BP53 JFF registered?

BP53 JFF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is BP53 JFF safe to buy?

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