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RA52 OFS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,587 mi
Last recorded69,587 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 OFS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2011 69,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,369 miles

front disc slightly worn

front washers need slight adjustment

front wipers need slight cleaning

rear disc slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front disc slightly worn

front washers need slight adjustment

front wipers need slight cleaning

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,290 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 61,290 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,397 miles

near side tyre small cut in side wall

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 OFS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

RA52 OFS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is RA52 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 OFS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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