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YF52 CTE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,137 mi
Last recorded36,137 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 CTE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,137 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 36,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,739 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,584 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 28,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,448 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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YF52 CTE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YF52 CTE, 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 YF52 CTE registered?

YF52 CTE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is YF52 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF52 CTE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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