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RA53 VVP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,516 mi
Last recorded80,516 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VVP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,697 miles

Insecure/incorrect battery fitted

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

Washer jets partially blocked

Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,697 miles

Insecure/incorrect battery fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Washer jets partially blocked

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,275 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,551 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,371 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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RA53 VVP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA53 VVP, 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

How do I check the history of RA53 VVP?

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What year was RA53 VVP registered?

RA53 VVP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is RA53 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 VVP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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