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NT03 FEG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,614 mi
Last recorded55,614 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 FEG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front +offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front +offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,996 miles

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 44,947 miles

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

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,749 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,512 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 34,511 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,761 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 28,759 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,246 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,869 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,357 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,048 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 15,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,805 miles

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

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

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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NT03 FEG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NT03 FEG, 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 NT03 FEG registered?

NT03 FEG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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The MOT history for NT03 FEG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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