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YB53 KBY

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,280 mi
Last recorded102,280 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KBY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,280 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear 195/55 15 tyre wearing low 3-4mm

offside front 195/55 15 tyre wearing low 3-4mm

Fail 24 Jun 2015 102,267 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear 195/55 15 tyre wearing low 3-4mm

offside front 195/55 15 tyre wearing low 3-4mm

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake travel

Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,979 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,967 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,966 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise accident damage to o/s/r

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 28,305 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vacum canister engine bay insecure

weak pattern ns headlight

Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,722 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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YB53 KBY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YB53 KBY, 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 YB53 KBY registered?

YB53 KBY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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