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PF53 NHY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 NHY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 99,323 miles

ns rear brake low readings, requires attention

Fail 28 Nov 2012 99,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ns rear brake low readings, requires attention

rear tyres perished and nail in ns rear/

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,282 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 84,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,399 miles

Slight uneven wear on inner edge of nearside rear tyre also nera to legal limit

Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,699 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 56,697 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PF53 NHY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PF53 NHY, 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 PF53 NHY registered?

PF53 NHY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is PF53 NHY safe to buy?

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