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YF52 UWS

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,501 mi
Last recorded39,501 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 UWS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 39,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all underside heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Flexi brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,015 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 36,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 33,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake flexi hose has corrosion setting in to ferrules

Fail 1 Dec 2014 33,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front to rear brake pipe has corrosion setting in

offside front brake flexi hose has corrosion setting in to ferrules

Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,777 miles

Advise front pipe flexi joint poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,706 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 26,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,847 miles

front to offside rear steel brake pipe has pitting and corrosion setting in

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,695 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 22,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,819 miles

o/s/f abs rotor cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,918 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,789 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 UWS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UWS, 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 YF52 UWS registered?

YF52 UWS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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