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YA53 YRZ

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,815 mi
Last recorded95,815 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 YRZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,815 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2018 95,815 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corroded and leaking oil filter

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,480 miles

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)

advise on corroded rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Oct 2016 71,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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)

advise on corroded rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,709 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,512 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 46,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,768 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp out

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,656 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,360 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 23,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,890 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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YA53 YRZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 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 YA53 YRZ, 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 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YA53 YRZ registered?

YA53 YRZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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