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YF52 NPX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 NPX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,182 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 91,182 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,640 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 76,189 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 69,176 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM IN PARTS.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2006 61,249 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise airbag warning light stopping on

Pass 7 Dec 2005 46,556 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 NPX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF52 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

YF52 NPX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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