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FG53 BXV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,290 mi
Last recorded128,290 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 BXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 128,290 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated won/t open (8.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 118,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,286 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 94,208 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 86,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 81,654 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,713 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 61,418 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 61,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,526 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 38,564 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,935 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 BXV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

FG53 BXV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is FG53 BXV safe to buy?

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