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GP52 FTE

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,224 mi
Last recorded105,224 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 FTE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,224 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 105,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 100,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,781 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 95,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,123 miles

FRONT FLOOR AREAS CORRODING

Nearside Front WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN BY HAND

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,261 miles

front floor areas starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,576 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 76,192 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,344 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,718 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,886 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,889 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,099 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,179 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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GP52 FTE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP52 FTE, 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 GP52 FTE registered?

GP52 FTE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is GP52 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP52 FTE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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