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SA03 UNG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,812 mi
Last recorded52,812 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 UNG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front brake disc scored.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front brake disc scored.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,777 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 38,771 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,978 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,669 miles

Both rear trailling arm mountings split.Offside rear pass and No more.

Condition of nearside front brake flexi hose ferrule condition.Corrosion.

Slight surface scratching of windscreen at nearside.

Spare tyre flat.185/65/14

Fail 19 Apr 2011 31,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear trailling arm mountings split.Offside rear pass and No more.

Condition of nearside front brake flexi hose ferrule condition.Corrosion.

Offside front brake pipe union condition.

Slight surface scratching of windscreen at nearside.

Spare tyre flat.185/65/14

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,887 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,939 miles

both front ABS rings broken

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,356 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 14,109 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 14,109 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 UNG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA03 UNG, 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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SA03 UNG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SA03 UNG safe to buy?

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