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YG03 MFY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,129 mi
Last recorded59,129 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 MFY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,129 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 17 Mar 2021 59,126 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,171 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,604 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 7 Feb 2019 54,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,977 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,316 miles

Corrosion at NSF and OSF. Around jacking points.

NSR and OSR trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Power steering fluid residue at OSF of engine bay.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,284 miles

Corrosion at NSF and OSF floors/chassis.

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 47,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion at NSF and OSF floors/chassis.

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,738 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount detached,system still adequetely supported

Fail 20 Feb 2015 44,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount detached,system still adequetely supported

Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,261 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 42,260 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,583 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag/pre-tensioner fault

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,719 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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YG03 MFY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG03 MFY, 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 YG03 MFY registered?

YG03 MFY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is YG03 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 MFY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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