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AF53 YDY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,091 mi
Last recorded88,091 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,091 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 88,054 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,378 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 86,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2009 71,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,491 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,121 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 46,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,639 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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AF53 YDY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF53 YDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 YDY registered?

AF53 YDY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AF53 YDY safe to buy?

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