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FV52 BHA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BHA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 94,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre starting to split on inner wall no cords showing

Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 82,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2012 82,455 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 81,511 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,510 miles

ABS ring split nearside front

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,669 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 62,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 31,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,055 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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FV52 BHA 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 75%.

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 FV52 BHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 BHA registered?

FV52 BHA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is FV52 BHA safe to buy?

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