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FG53 MYB

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,313 mi
Last recorded90,313 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 MYB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,313 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,313 miles

Driver's seat insecure due to corrosion on the left front mount (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,502 miles

Front front brake discsw lipped and scored pads visually low

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit and punctured

Offside Rear on legal limit and punctured

battery cable tied in but is secure

corrosion on floor pans

corrosion on inner and outer sills

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

fuel filler neck slight corrosion around seal

Fail 2 Sep 2015 84,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front front brake discsw lipped and scored pads visually low

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit and punctured

Offside Rear on legal limit and punctured

battery cable tied in but is secure

corrosion on floor pans

corrosion on inner and outer sills

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

fuel filler neck slight corrosion around seal

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,043 miles

front floor pans corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2014 79,043 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front floor pans corroded

n/s/r trailing arm bush unbonded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs worn, rear tyres poor, front exhaust flexu worn, fuel pipes rusty...

suspension springs rusty, Cv gators poor, wear in steering & steering mounts/bushes worn.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear suspension bushes worn.

front cv boots poor.

front springs corroded.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

radiator in poor condition.

rear exhaust poor.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 66,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear suspension bushes worn.

front cv boots poor.

front springs corroded.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

radiator in poor condition.

rear exhaust poor.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,174 miles

rear suspension bushes poor, nsr brake pipe poor, fuel pipes rusty, nsf wheel bearing worn...

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,038 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,674 miles

All brakes binding

Both front ABS rings broken

Fail 29 Sep 2009 42,623 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

All brakes binding

Both front ABS rings broken

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads low

Front tyres different size to rears

N/S/R tyre out of shape & on limit

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,727 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 MYB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG53 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

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

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