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YY03 VPV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,875 mi
Last recorded66,875 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 66,875 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Fail 22 May 2013 66,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Pass 29 May 2012 59,845 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,047 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 55,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,020 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,339 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 28,691 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 28,691 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jun 2007 24,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,370 miles

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

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 VPV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

YY03 VPV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is YY03 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 VPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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