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RCZ 1914

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,384 mi
Last recorded67,384 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 1914
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 67,384 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi joint broken.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear corrosion on rear of vehicle near end of life.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,319 miles

vehicle has been extensively welded at front and whole under side is very rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2021 66,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has been extensively welded at front and whole under side is very rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,523 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement At rear of gear box. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure Marked yellow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 64,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brace plate has corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2018 62,841 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,858 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,424 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,901 miles

srs light on in dash

Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

srs light on in dash

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,239 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 40,238 miles

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

EMISSIONS COULD NOT BE TESTED BECAUSE EXHAUST IS HOLED

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,162 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 39,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,771 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,197 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,286 miles

SRS warning light on.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 24,650 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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RCZ 1914 is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RCZ 1914, 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 RCZ 1914 registered?

RCZ 1914 is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RCZ 1914 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCZ 1914 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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