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PK52 RYA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,064 mi
Last recorded46,064 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 RYA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 38,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 38,455 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,672 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 31,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 23,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,963 miles

battery insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2012 20,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,454 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 18,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,009 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,535 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 9,580 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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PK52 RYA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK52 RYA, 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 PK52 RYA registered?

PK52 RYA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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