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RA52 OEP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,041 mi
Last recorded40,041 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 OEP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,212 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,472 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,261 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,613 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,368 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,884 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 OEP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

RA52 OEP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is RA52 OEP safe to buy?

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