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FB03 SSV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,379 mi
Last recorded46,379 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 SSV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,379 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,672 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 40,672 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,390 miles

offside rear tyre near limit and cracking badly

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,249 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,662 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 17,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,602 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 15,602 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,535 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,469 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,374 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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FB03 SSV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FB03 SSV, 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 FB03 SSV registered?

FB03 SSV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 August 2003.

Is FB03 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 SSV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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