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GY53 OPV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,035 mi
Last recorded45,035 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OPV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,615 miles

Exhaust centre and tailpipes corroded.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust centre and tailpipes corroded.

Front washer jets requiring some adjustment.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,163 miles

front brake balance (@ 20%) within tolerance but needs investigation front wiper blades adequate for test but will require replacement soon

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,920 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,081 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 19,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,008 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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GY53 OPV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY53 OPV, 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 GY53 OPV registered?

GY53 OPV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is GY53 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 OPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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