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N6 MDL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,137 mi
Last recorded70,137 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 MDL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,520 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,662 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

RADAITOR SLIGHT DETERATED

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,662 miles

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

N/S REAR TYRE PREASURE LOW

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

RADAITOR SLIGHT DETERATED

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,606 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

osf floor and rear inner sills corroded on surface, rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,397 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,887 miles

Oil leak

ns drive shaft oil seal leaking,timing belt history?

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,029 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,007 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST WEAK

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 2 May 2006 39,765 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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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N6 MDL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N6 MDL, 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 N6 MDL registered?

N6 MDL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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