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YY03 FEV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,083 mi
Last recorded55,083 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,083 miles

both front floor/jacking point corroded

had no oil in

o/s/r tyre just legal

Fail 24 Feb 2015 55,082 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre just legal

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floor/jacking point corroded

had no oil in

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,183 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,595 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,450 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,966 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 36,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,193 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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YY03 FEV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY03 FEV, 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 YY03 FEV registered?

YY03 FEV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is YY03 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 FEV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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