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AF03 RXG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,851 mi
Last recorded67,851 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 RXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 67,851 miles

Front tyres slightly cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side slight corrosion nearside/offside front

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,993 miles

Body has slight corrosion under surface (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,320 miles

srs light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,900 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,536 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 37,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,951 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,779 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 22,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 16,250 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AF03 RXG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF03 RXG, 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 AF03 RXG?

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What year was AF03 RXG registered?

AF03 RXG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AF03 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 RXG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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