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FG53 AOH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,608 mi
Last recorded55,608 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 AOH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,608 miles

all four tyres slight cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s/r flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 53,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s/r flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,115 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 49,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,047 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,028 miles

both rear and osf tyres are perished and cracked

runout on both front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,998 miles

Offside Front brake getting lazy

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension big bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,932 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front floors corroded and scabby (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,696 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,425 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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FG53 AOH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG53 AOH, 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 FG53 AOH registered?

FG53 AOH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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