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OW52 FYO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 FYO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,679 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,680 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,942 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,720 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,083 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,010 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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OW52 FYO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OW52 FYO, 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 OW52 FYO registered?

OW52 FYO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is OW52 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 FYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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