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BF52 YLR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YLR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 105,560 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 102,176 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 102,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,205 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 88,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,553 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,021 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,426 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 62,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 52,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,509 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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BF52 YLR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF52 YLR, 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 BF52 YLR registered?

BF52 YLR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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