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RF03 XXW

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,720 mi
Last recorded40,720 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XXW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,242 miles

rear tyres feathered

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,809 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,989 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 15,989 miles

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

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 XXW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF03 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

RF03 XXW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RF03 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 XXW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF03 XXW have outstanding finance?

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