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FY53 GYB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,998 mi
Last recorded75,998 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 GYB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,998 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,415 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,989 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 47,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,608 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,212 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,738 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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FY53 GYB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 FY53 GYB, 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 FY53 GYB registered?

FY53 GYB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FY53 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 GYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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