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FH53 YAK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,916 mi
Last recorded37,916 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 YAK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,348 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

SRS airbag light on

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,987 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,563 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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FH53 YAK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH53 YAK, 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 FH53 YAK registered?

FH53 YAK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is FH53 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 YAK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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