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FH53 YBG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,417 mi
Last recorded68,417 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 YBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,417 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

handbrake lever travel

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,004 miles

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,743 miles

grease on rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,034 miles

Inbalance on front brakes.

OS outer CV gaitor badly cracking.

Rear brake pipes corroding- OS boarderline.

Rear brakes noisy.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Rear wheel bearings noisy & rough - BOARDERLINE.

Shock absorbers damp.

Underbody corroding.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 43,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inbalance on front brakes.

OS outer CV gaitor badly cracking.

Rear brake pipes corroding- OS boarderline.

Rear brakes noisy.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Rear wheel bearings noisy & rough - BOARDERLINE.

Shock absorbers damp.

Underbody corroding.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,417 miles

all shocks damp

o/s outer cv boot cracking/splitting

Fail 11 Dec 2012 39,417 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all shocks damp

back box corroded and weeping

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre close to limit and worn on both edges

no water in coolant bottle

o/s outer cv boot cracking/splitting

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,045 miles

Exhaust back box corroding & getting weak

Front tyres cracking & wearing on edges

N/S/F ABS ring broken but system operating correctly

Fail 16 Dec 2011 36,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust back box corroding & getting weak

Front tyres cracking & wearing on edges

N/S/F ABS ring broken but system operating correctly

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,920 miles

N/S/F ABS ring cracked but ABS sequence ok & system doesnt indicate a fault

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,277 miles

N/S/F ABS ring broken but ABS light sequence correct

Fail 16 Dec 2009 31,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/F ABS ring broken but ABS light sequence correct

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,741 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,391 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 YBG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH53 YBG, 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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FH53 YBG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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