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YG53 NYC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,645 mi
Last recorded124,645 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 NYC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 124,645 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,908 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED OFF. SYSTEM IS STILL SECURE.

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

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 114,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED OFF. SYSTEM IS STILL SECURE.

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

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

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

REAR END OF CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE IS DETERIORATED.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 102,930 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

REAR END OF CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE IS DETERIORATED.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,981 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 92,981 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,876 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,133 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,623 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,787 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

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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YG53 NYC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG53 NYC, 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 YG53 NYC registered?

YG53 NYC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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