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FA52 BPE

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,060 mi
Last recorded93,060 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 BPE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 93,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,738 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,569 miles

middle and rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

middle and rear exhaust box corroded

n/s mirror missing

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,372 miles

slight leak on power steering reservoir

Fail 16 Jan 2012 61,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak on power steering reservoir

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,502 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,769 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 47,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,847 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fromt and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,761 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,831 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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FA52 BPE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA52 BPE, 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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FA52 BPE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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