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SCZ 4897

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,490 mi
Last recorded73,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 4897
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 66,824 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 25 Jun 2011 58,727 miles

n/s and o/s tyres wearing from inside

Fail 25 Jun 2011 58,727 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s tyres wearing from inside

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,700 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 51,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,752 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 39,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,694 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 32,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,472 miles

front brakes binding;pads low

Pass 7 Dec 2005 17,038 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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SCZ 4897 is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SCZ 4897, 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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SCZ 4897 is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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