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HY03 RCF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,453 mi
Last recorded135,453 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 RCF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 135,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 127,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,268 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 62,268 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,661 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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HY03 RCF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HY03 RCF, 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 HY03 RCF registered?

HY03 RCF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is HY03 RCF safe to buy?

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