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NV03 ZGA

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,194 mi
Last recorded74,194 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ZGA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,194 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroding

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,932 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,908 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,437 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear light lens has slight damage

Fail 31 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2006 83,501 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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NV03 ZGA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NV03 ZGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV03 ZGA registered?

NV03 ZGA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is NV03 ZGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV03 ZGA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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