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FV03 FFT

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,498 mi
Last recorded53,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FFT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 width (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,698 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 46,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,994 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

hand brake travel high.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,912 miles

handbrake travel high

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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FV03 FFT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV03 FFT, 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 FV03 FFT registered?

FV03 FFT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 August 2003.

Is FV03 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 FFT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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