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YY03 JFJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,341 mi
Last recorded35,341 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,247 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 31,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,779 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,621 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 25,621 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,637 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,831 miles

offside wiper poor

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 4,923 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 JFJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JFJ, 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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YY03 JFJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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