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NC03 JYS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,671 mi
Last recorded97,671 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 JYS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,262 miles

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

exhaust rusty

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,599 miles

smell of petrol at rear

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,599 miles

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

oil leak

smell of petrol at rear

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,474 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front wings dented.

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 72,365 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front wings dented.

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,097 miles

Oil leak

o/s outer cv boot clip slightly insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2010 69,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

discs scored to excess

o/s outer cv boot clip slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,545 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 61,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,973 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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NC03 JYS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NC03 JYS, 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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NC03 JYS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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