MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
damage to front of vehicle
exhaust rear mounting rubber missing ( still supported )
o/s/f tyre close to limit
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R555 MCH?
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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?
The MOT history for R555 MCH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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