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BX53 VGO

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,638 mi
Last recorded97,638 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VGO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,638 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 97,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 87,045 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 84,629 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,249 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,840 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 77,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 68,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,012 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 50,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BX53 VGO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

BX53 VGO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BX53 VGO safe to buy?

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