MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Engine oil level is low
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Unable to fully inspect outer sills they are covered by trim
Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Engine oil level is low
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Unable to fully inspect outer sills they are covered by trim
Oil leak
front and rear wipers split
front brake discs and pads worn
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 BWC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 FV53 BWC, 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
How do I check the history of FV53 BWC?
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What year was FV53 BWC registered?
FV53 BWC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 October 2003.
Is FV53 BWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV53 BWC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV53 BWC have outstanding finance?
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