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FG53 UGB

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,922 mi
Last recorded96,922 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe very rusty at rear

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Could be miss read (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel tank neck seriously corroded cap wont screw on (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe very rusty at rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,472 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,128 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 88,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,862 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,998 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,270 miles

offside front tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,163 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 48,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,949 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,245 miles

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

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

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 UGB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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