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FG53 UGE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,588 mi
Last recorded58,588 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UGE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 35,440 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

o/s dip beam poor pattern

Fail 6 May 2011 35,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section of exhaust corroded

o/s dip beam poor pattern

Pass 12 May 2010 20,182 miles

near side rear wheel tyre tread worn on outer side edge

surface cracks in near side rear wheel tyre outer side tread

surface cracks in off side rear wheel tyre outer side tread

Fail 27 Apr 2009 19,636 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear wheel tyre outer side tread slightly worn

serface chip in near side front wheel outer side tyre wall

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,636 miles

near side rear wheel tyre outer side tread slightly worn

serface chip in near side front wheel outer side tyre wall

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,443 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,151 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside washer not working

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 UGE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

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

Is FG53 UGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 UGE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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