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MA52 BPU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,988 mi
Last recorded28,988 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 BPU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 28,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,053 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,748 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 14,696 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,089 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 12,087 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 8,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 5,994 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 3,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 3,474 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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MA52 BPU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver 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 MA52 BPU, 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 MA52 BPU registered?

MA52 BPU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is MA52 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 BPU 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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