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GF03 TYS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,813 mi
Last recorded35,813 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 TYS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,813 miles

Both front jacking points corroded and in poor condition.

Coolant leak from housing above gearbox.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front tyre valves cracked and in poor condition.

Rear springs corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 35,813 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front jacking points corroded and in poor condition.

Coolant leak from housing above gearbox.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front tyre valves cracked and in poor condition.

Rear springs corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust pipe is in rusty condition

Fail 11 Jul 2017 26,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis erea (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis erea (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust pipe is in rusty condition

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 12,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,223 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,021 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 8,436 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 6,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 4,959 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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GF03 TYS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF03 TYS, 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 GF03 TYS registered?

GF03 TYS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is GF03 TYS safe to buy?

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