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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various parts of exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passenger floor [marked with white chalk] (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting [rear] inner/outer sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting [rear] inner/outer sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery/carrier insecure (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all metal pipes corroded ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split and end wrapped in tape (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust [blowing]
underbody and components corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to under body and components
Exhaust mounting defective x1 rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rev counter inoperative
Tailgate struts worn
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to vehicle underbody and components
Exhaust mounting defective x1 rubber mounting broken on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tailgate struts worn
vehicle rev counter not working
Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to vehicle underbody and components
Exhaust mounting defective x1 rubber mounting broken on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tailgate struts worn
vehicle rev counter not working
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front sill and floor repaired jacking point missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/56/14 86h (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber hangers perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))
extensive corrosion on most panels and components under body incuding sub frames and suspension
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front sill and floor repaired jacking point missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/56/14 86h (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber hangers perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))
extensive corrosion on most panels and components under body incuding sub frames and suspension
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
under-body corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
under-body corrosion
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier loose fit (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to new pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes, and fuel tank ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated benefit of doubt given (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strongly advised , close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under vehicle corrosion throughout
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier loose fit (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to new pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes, and fuel tank ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated benefit of doubt given (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strongly advised , close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under vehicle corrosion throughout
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
exhaust flexi in poor condition
under body corroding
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
exhaust flexi in poor condition
under body corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to Flexys, benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery tray loose fit
front and rear brakes have slight difference on brake increase
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
fuel filler pipes corroded and fuel tank
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust support off , is one of three
under vehicle corrosion throughout
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
under vehicle corrosion throughout
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to Flexys, benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery tray loose fit
front and rear brakes have slight difference on brake increase
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
fuel filler pipes corroded and fuel tank
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust support off , is one of three
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to flexys (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear nail in tread
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
under vehicle corrosion started
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to flexys (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing out off castle nut on ball joint (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear nail in tread
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
under vehicle corrosion started
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front wiper blade rubber starting to seperate
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front chassis legs starting to corrode
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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YS53 BBF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 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 YS53 BBF, 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 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YS53 BBF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 12 January 2004.
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