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OY03 VBG

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,858 mi
Last recorded60,858 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 VBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,858 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 52,515 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 52,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 44,122 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)

Pass 22 May 2017 38,693 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 36,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,390 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,174 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,236 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,291 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 21,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,202 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,385 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 VBG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OY03 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

OY03 VBG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is OY03 VBG safe to buy?

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