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FG53 RYP

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,678 mi
Last recorded89,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 RYP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,678 miles

Both front floorpans starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer front mounting rubber perished and split

Fail 26 Jun 2018 89,678 miles

Both front floorpans starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer front mounting rubber perished and split

Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,560 miles

Both front floorpans corroded

Both front tyres worn on edges

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,947 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,947 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to test nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,168 miles

high hand brake travel

Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,168 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

high hand brake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,901 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 63,225 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,225 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,657 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,013 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,013 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 37,207 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,445 miles

n/side front drive shaft abs reluctor ring broken.

o/side front wiper blade splitting.

o/side rear suspension trailing arm bush splitting.

slight brake disc judder recored at the o/side front.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,815 miles

front brake pads just above minimum 1.5mm wear limit.

Fail 11 Oct 2006 24,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear n/side & o/side tyres worn to 2-3mm tread depth,but worn on inner edges.

front brake pads worn close to the 1.5mm wear limit

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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FG53 RYP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red 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 FG53 RYP, 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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FG53 RYP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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