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RA52 OEU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,422 mi
Last recorded89,422 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 89,422 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,749 miles

battery insecure

both front brake disks worn and corroded

exaust system corroded throughout

front brake components corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

Fail 30 Jun 2010 75,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

both front brake disks worn and corroded

exaust system corroded throughout

front brake components corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,780 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 70,737 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,626 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 67,626 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,458 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 OEU 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 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEU, 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 RA52 OEU registered?

RA52 OEU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is RA52 OEU safe to buy?

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