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SA53 HBB

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 HBB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,925 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 66,446 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ALL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,715 miles

advise n/s wiper blade

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,102 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 42,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,520 miles

AVISE NEARSIDE FRONT ABS PICK UP RING SPLIT.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,298 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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SA53 HBB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA53 HBB, 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 SA53 HBB registered?

SA53 HBB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SA53 HBB safe to buy?

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