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GF53 EAY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,831 mi
Last recorded44,831 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EAY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,496 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The clutch pedal rubber is insecure.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,461 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The clutch pedal rubber is insecure.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 24,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,266 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 14,704 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 19 Sep 2006 11,823 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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GF53 EAY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF53 EAY, 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 GF53 EAY registered?

GF53 EAY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GF53 EAY safe to buy?

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