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HN53 YYJ

2003 Rover 45

Bronze Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,395 mi
Last recorded58,395 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YYJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,897 miles

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leaks

n/s inner cv boot poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leaks

front brake pads low, discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,777 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,777 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,063 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 36,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,154 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,579 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,716 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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HN53 YYJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Bronze with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HN53 YYJ, 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 HN53 YYJ registered?

HN53 YYJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HN53 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 YYJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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