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YF52 HMU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,830 mi
Last recorded75,830 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 HMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,805 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 75,805 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 70,544 miles

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

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 HMU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

YF52 HMU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is YF52 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF52 HMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF52 HMU have outstanding finance?

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