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YJ52 MGS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,083 mi
Last recorded74,083 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MGS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,660 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,993 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 58,993 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All brake pipes pitted

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

N/s/r tyre cracked + weatherd

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,752 miles

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

N/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edge

O/s/f + o/s/r tyres slightly weatherd

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 55,752 miles

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

N/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f + o/s/r tyres slightly weatherd

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,165 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,154 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to de/bond

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,501 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 43,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,582 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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YJ52 MGS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YJ52 MGS, 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 YJ52 MGS registered?

YJ52 MGS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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