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KF53 TYG

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 TYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,672 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 46,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,342 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside tyres worn low on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,713 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2011 24,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,475 miles

rear no.plate deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2009 17,841 miles

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

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

rear brakes sqeaky

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,841 miles

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

rear brakes sqeaky

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,900 miles

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

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

sill /engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,613 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 12,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KF53 TYG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KF53 TYG, 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 KF53 TYG registered?

KF53 TYG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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