MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
centre exhaust corroded at rear joint area
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring broken (1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge & worn to 2.4mm
Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
centre exhaust corroded at rear joint area
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Front both tyres wearing on edges
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front both tyres wearing on edges
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inner edge
ns washer poor (part blocked)
ns wiper poor (smears screen)
windscreen scratched zone B
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
EXHAUST TAILPIPE RUSTY . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX53 VGL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 BX53 VGL, 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 BX53 VGL registered?
BX53 VGL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is BX53 VGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BX53 VGL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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