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YR53 ATK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,571 mi
Last recorded44,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ATK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 44,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/front sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/front sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion, front and rear.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (vehicle has been stood) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On front to rear brakepipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (vehicle has been stood). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 44,520 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Apr 2017 44,520 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,309 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 37,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 31,627 miles

Radiator deterioated

Vehicle underside starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,873 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 17,014 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,144 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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YR53 ATK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR53 ATK, 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 YR53 ATK registered?

YR53 ATK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is YR53 ATK safe to buy?

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