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YS03 VGE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,410 mi
Last recorded93,410 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VGE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 93,410 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

general corrosion to floor sections

Fail 18 May 2017 93,410 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to floor sections

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 77,217 miles

front exhaust mount broken

o/s/rear tyre 2mm n/s/rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 62,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,661 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 33,795 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,692 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,198 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 VGE 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 85.7%.

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 YS03 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

YS03 VGE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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