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NC03 CTY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,972 mi
Last recorded60,972 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 CTY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 56,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise exhaust back box poor condition

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,318 miles

Air bag light is on

Engine management light is on

exhaust frontpipe flexi worn

front number plate loose on one side but still seems secure

o/s/r tyre possibly punctured in an un-repairable position

slight oil leak from gearbox possible n/s driveshaft seal

Fail 29 Nov 2010 35,318 miles

Air bag light is on

Engine management light is on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust frontpipe flexi worn

front number plate loose on one side but still seems secure

o/s/r tyre possibly punctured in an un-repairable position

slight oil leak from gearbox possible n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,189 miles

engine check light is in

exhaust centre and rear badly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine check light is in

exhaust centre and rear badly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,954 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 8,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,384 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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NC03 CTY 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 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 NC03 CTY, 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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NC03 CTY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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