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RF03 ATV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,478 mi
Last recorded36,478 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 ATV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,478 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,283 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,923 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 21,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,340 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 15,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RF03 ATV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RF03 ATV, 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

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What year was RF03 ATV registered?

RF03 ATV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is RF03 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 ATV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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