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BT03 FAF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,442 mi
Last recorded44,442 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 FAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,442 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,550 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 31,550 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 30,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,172 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,201 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,259 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 12,989 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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BT03 FAF 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 90.9%.

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 BT03 FAF, 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 BT03 FAF registered?

BT03 FAF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is BT03 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 FAF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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