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FA03 JOH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,501 mi
Last recorded21,501 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 JOH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,501 miles

both n/s tyres close to legal limit

condition of front pads low

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,976 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,057 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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FA03 JOH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA03 JOH, 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 FA03 JOH registered?

FA03 JOH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is FA03 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 JOH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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