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MV03 MGJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,482 mi
Last recorded94,482 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 MGJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2015 94,482 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 90,344 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,884 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,182 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,696 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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MV03 MGJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV03 MGJ, 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 MV03 MGJ registered?

MV03 MGJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MV03 MGJ safe to buy?

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