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YS03 SYG

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,062 mi
Last recorded92,062 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 SYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,062 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,062 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,349 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,250 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 71,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,532 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 65,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 59,175 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 59,175 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 54,839 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,820 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,290 miles

coolant radiator fin's corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,404 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished. (185/55r15 V)

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 45,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 32,907 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 32,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,613 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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YS03 SYG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YS03 SYG, 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 YS03 SYG registered?

YS03 SYG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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