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OY03 KWS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,872 mi
Last recorded89,872 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 KWS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 70,130 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 70,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,433 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING BUT NOT YET ROUGH WHEN ROTATED.VERY CLOSE TO FAIL CRITERIA WOULD ADVISE REPLACING

corrosion starting n/s/f floor but not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 29,568 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 29,527 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,218 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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OY03 KWS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY03 KWS, 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 OY03 KWS registered?

OY03 KWS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is OY03 KWS safe to buy?

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