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BT53 FEG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,793 mi
Last recorded57,793 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FEG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 57,793 miles

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,119 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,120 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 55,081 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,643 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,977 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 38,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,391 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 20,968 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 20,956 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BT53 FEG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT53 FEG, 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 BT53 FEG registered?

BT53 FEG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BT53 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 FEG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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