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R555 MCH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,971 mi
Last recorded98,971 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 MCH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 98,971 miles

damage to front of vehicle

exhaust rear mounting rubber missing ( still supported )

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 1 May 2012 98,934 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to front of vehicle

exhaust rear mounting rubber missing ( still supported )

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 11 May 2011 95,481 miles

all suspension bushes perrishing

floor pan showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs scored slightly

fuel filler neck corroding but maintains a seal

n/s/r rear brake pipes slightly corroded ,front to rear fuel pipes corroded

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 12 May 2010 90,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 83,105 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 83,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear main suspension bushes perished

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,181 miles

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

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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R555 MCH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R555 MCH, 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 R555 MCH registered?

R555 MCH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is R555 MCH safe to buy?

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