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FG53 UGK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,412 mi
Last recorded74,412 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,347 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,944 miles

1.o/s rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,944 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1.o/s rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,959 miles

slight corrosion on rear brakepipes

Fail 23 Sep 2009 48,954 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brakepipes

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,749 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,450 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 UGK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

FG53 UGK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is FG53 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 UGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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