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YM52 KVU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,358 mi
Last recorded72,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 KVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,358 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 72,358 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 66,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside headlamp glass broken

windscreen slightly scratched/marked

Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,893 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside headlamp glass broken

windscreen slightly scratched/marked

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,865 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,033 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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YM52 KVU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM52 KVU, 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 YM52 KVU registered?

YM52 KVU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is YM52 KVU safe to buy?

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Does YM52 KVU have outstanding finance?

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