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FM52 AFA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,210 mi
Last recorded50,210 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 AFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust systeme is starting to deteriorate

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 50,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust systeme is starting to deteriorate

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,611 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,631 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,878 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,913 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,030 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,478 miles

front tyres are a border line pass

front wipers are slightly smearing

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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

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FM52 AFA 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 81.8%.

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 FM52 AFA, 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 FM52 AFA registered?

FM52 AFA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is FM52 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 AFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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