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SG53 ZPV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,358 mi
Last recorded55,358 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZPV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,358 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 49,052 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,052 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 40,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 40,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,207 miles

surface corr some b/pipes. osr/nsr trailing arm bushes light perish. nsf brake disk light score/pitt

Fail 29 Oct 2009 31,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

surface corr some b/pipes. osr/nsr trailing arm bushes light perish. nsf brake disk light score/pitt

Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,721 miles

light scores on osf/nsf brake disks. surface corr some b/pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2008 25,443 miles

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

light scores on osf/nsf brake disks. surface corr some b/pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 16,212 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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SG53 ZPV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG53 ZPV, 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 SG53 ZPV registered?

SG53 ZPV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is SG53 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 ZPV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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