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RV53 TYT

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,563 mi
Last recorded49,563 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TYT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,563 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre slightly perished & inner edge low tread 185/65/14

Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre slightly perished & inner edge low tread 185/65/14

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,394 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,715 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 25,905 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,873 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,635 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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RV53 TYT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV53 TYT, 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 RV53 TYT registered?

RV53 TYT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RV53 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 TYT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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