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SG53 RYW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,348 mi
Last recorded64,348 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RYW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,348 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,074 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,438 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,208 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 32,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,964 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,866 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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SG53 RYW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol 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 SG53 RYW, 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 SG53 RYW registered?

SG53 RYW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is SG53 RYW safe to buy?

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