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RA52 HRJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,387 mi
Last recorded97,387 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 HRJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,387 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 97,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 90,716 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 90,716 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion exhaust inter pipe

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,569 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,874 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,210 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,176 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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RA52 HRJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RA52 HRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA52 HRJ registered?

RA52 HRJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is RA52 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 HRJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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