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AF53 YMP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,666 mi
Last recorded42,666 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YMP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,666 miles

o/s/r tyre beginning to loose shape

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,188 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,159 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,369 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre 3mm tread depth and wearing outer shoulder

wiper blades just clearing screen

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,968 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 YMP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF53 YMP, 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 AF53 YMP registered?

AF53 YMP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is AF53 YMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 YMP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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