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RN03 FYE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,360 mi
Last recorded50,360 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 FYE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,360 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,660 miles

front pipe exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 48,837 miles

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres cracked and perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside 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)

front floorpans corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,706 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside 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)

front floorpans corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,262 miles

REAR TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 45,262 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 42,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2009 39,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,342 miles

centre rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2008 35,342 miles

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

centre rear exhaust corroded

off side rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,897 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,821 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 22,821 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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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RN03 FYE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RN03 FYE, 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 RN03 FYE registered?

RN03 FYE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is RN03 FYE safe to buy?

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