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HY53 ZRG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,909 mi
Last recorded67,909 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 ZRG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 63,926 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 63,926 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges heavily worn - recommend wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan - surface rust (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges heavily worn - recommend wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2013 52,733 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 47,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,770 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,233 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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HY53 ZRG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY53 ZRG, 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 HY53 ZRG registered?

HY53 ZRG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is HY53 ZRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 ZRG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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