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OW03 RVF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,979 mi
Last recorded86,979 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 RVF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,979 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,979 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,036 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,744 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,158 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,039 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 37,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,785 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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OW03 RVF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OW03 RVF, 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

How do I check the history of OW03 RVF?

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What year was OW03 RVF registered?

OW03 RVF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is OW03 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 RVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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