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SA03 MBG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,020 mi
Last recorded44,020 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 MBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,020 miles

engine mounts worn

exhaust corroded

heavy oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2014 35,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 35,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,984 miles

exhaust tailpipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 29,699 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 29,699 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,189 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,592 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,534 miles

uneven wear on ns and os front tyres advise alignment check

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 MBG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MBG, 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 SA03 MBG registered?

SA03 MBG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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