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HG03 YGK

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,647 mi
Last recorded53,647 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 YGK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 53,647 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,639 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,216 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 52,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,523 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,691 miles

Bumper scuffed ,light body damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sticker removed from the wiper swept area

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

front tyres worn to 4 mm, rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

rust present both front floor sections.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,864 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 41,864 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,373 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 33,373 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,033 miles

Exhaust back box rubs on tyre when jacked up

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 26,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust back box rubs on tyre when jacked up

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,066 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 21,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,788 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,516 miles

N/S/R tyre perished but not exposing cord

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 14,381 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle has front end damage causing the radiator to be insecure as the front panel has been pushed back

Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,785 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 11,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,140 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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HG03 YGK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG03 YGK, 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 HG03 YGK registered?

HG03 YGK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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