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SG03 AVB

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,586 mi
Last recorded90,586 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 AVB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,586 miles

alternator belt perished

drivers side rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator belt perished

drivers side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,948 miles

drivers side front tyre close to legal limit

passengers side front wheel rim dented

Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers side front tyre close to legal limit

passengers side front wheel rim dented

passengers side rear trailing arm bush perished

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,339 miles

drivers side front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,627 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,479 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 43,479 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,065 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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SG03 AVB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SG03 AVB, 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 SG03 AVB registered?

SG03 AVB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is SG03 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 AVB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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