MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding on limit
both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges
n/s/f outer cv boot seeping grease
play in n/s/r anti-roll bar d bush
rear anti-roll bar corroded
rear number plate water damaged
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding on limit
both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges
n/s/f outer cv boot seeping grease
play in n/s/r anti-roll bar d bush
rear anti-roll bar corroded
rear number plate water damaged
rear anti roll bar corroded
stone chips in windscreen
tracking out over slip plate
unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear anti roll bar corroded
stone chips in windscreen
tracking out over slip plate
unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust coroded
underside of vehicle has slight corrosion.
Discs corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
dampness around PAS resevoir
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Discs corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
dampness around PAS resevoir
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 ZWA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 HG53 ZWA, 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 HG53 ZWA registered?
HG53 ZWA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is HG53 ZWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG53 ZWA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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