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AK03 WYY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,899 mi
Last recorded75,899 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 WYY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 75,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,916 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

o/s/front tyre is worn down to 2.5mm on the edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

o/s/front tyre is worn down to 2.5mm on the edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,347 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 55,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,244 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,284 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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AK03 WYY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK03 WYY, 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 AK03 WYY registered?

AK03 WYY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AK03 WYY safe to buy?

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