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HN03 MHU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,566 mi
Last recorded86,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 MHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,566 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,642 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake has inbalance of 22%

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,535 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 75,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 66,398 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 66,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,615 miles

Full sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2008 43,589 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Full sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,081 miles

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

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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HN03 MHU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN03 MHU, 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 HN03 MHU registered?

HN03 MHU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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