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YY03 FFJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,875 mi
Last recorded82,875 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat converta (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 82,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat converta (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,311 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,310 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,691 miles

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

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

Unable to give proper visual checked on front to rear brake pipes due to pipe covers.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 75,369 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,741 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,733 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,436 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,334 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,375 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,573 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,759 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 35,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,062 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 FFJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY03 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

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

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