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GY03 OTF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,460 mi
Last recorded55,460 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 OTF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,460 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 55,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,098 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,175 miles

front floor pans corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2012 38,979 miles

corrosion to floorpans at front

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to floorpan at front

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

slight corrosion to nearside front floorpan

Fail 23 Feb 2010 33,848 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,848 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 30,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,653 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,892 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,227 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 16,029 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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GY03 OTF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY03 OTF, 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 GY03 OTF registered?

GY03 OTF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 OTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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