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YB03 WEV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,340 mi
Last recorded36,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 WEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 36,340 miles

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

advise both front floors corroded

advise hand brake high

advise power steering bottle lid missing

Fail 20 Jun 2013 36,235 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

advise both front floors corroded

advise hand brake high

advise power steering bottle lid missing

Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,657 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,657 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s/rear tyre worn

Fail 12 Jan 2011 13,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,533 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 13,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 13,099 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 10,112 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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YB03 WEV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red 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 YB03 WEV, 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 YB03 WEV registered?

YB03 WEV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is YB03 WEV safe to buy?

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