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YY03 FFM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,650 mi
Last recorded49,650 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,650 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,650 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,065 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,065 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,180 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,601 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,148 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 25,148 miles

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FFM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

YY03 FFM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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