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SA03 GEW

2003 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,915 mi
Last recorded51,915 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 GEW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 38,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,735 miles

front brakes out slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,531 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 13 Apr 2007 17,189 miles

exhaust centre section and rear box showing signs of corrsoion

Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,953 miles

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

excess travel in handbrake lever

exhaust system corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2006 12,953 miles

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

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

excess travel in handbrake lever

exhaust system corroding

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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SA03 GEW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SA03 GEW, 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 SA03 GEW registered?

SA03 GEW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is SA03 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 GEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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