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FA52 UMY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,099 mi
Last recorded88,099 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UMY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,099 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 88,008 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,527 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,226 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,463 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,653 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,701 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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FA52 UMY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA52 UMY, 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 FA52 UMY registered?

FA52 UMY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is FA52 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 UMY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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