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RA53 VWG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,808 mi
Last recorded68,808 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VWG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,808 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,547 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 64,547 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,761 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,003 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,003 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 53,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,263 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 51,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,927 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,728 miles

nerarside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,829 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,974 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 VWG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

RA53 VWG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is RA53 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 VWG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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