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MP03 GGU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,461 mi
Last recorded69,461 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 GGU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,461 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 67,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,198 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,133 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,755 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 44,755 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 38,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 38,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 34,934 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 34,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 28,800 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 28,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,027 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 24,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 19,523 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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MP03 GGU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MP03 GGU, 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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MP03 GGU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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