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RK03 VGF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,614 mi
Last recorded78,614 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 VGF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 70,929 miles

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 70,929 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2013 58,616 miles

Oil leak

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

both side front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 May 2013 58,616 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

both side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 46,407 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 32,981 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 28,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,878 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 24,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 22,226 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 15,087 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 15,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RK03 VGF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK03 VGF, 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 RK03 VGF registered?

RK03 VGF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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