MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)
Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Rear Number Plate Stained
Slight Binding On Both Rear Brakes
Covers fitted to outer sills.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear suspension leading arms bushes perished n/s + o/s.
Tested in wet conditions.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Covers fitted to outer sills.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear suspension leading arms bushes perished n/s + o/s.
Tested in wet conditions.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both Outer Driveshaft Gaitors Perishing
Both Rear Suspensiuon Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing
Chips In Windscreen
Offside Rear Outer Door Handle Not Working
Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front washers poor
front wipers smearing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA53 AEC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 RA53 AEC, 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 RA53 AEC registered?
RA53 AEC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is RA53 AEC safe to buy?
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