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KG52 NVU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,518 mi
Last recorded99,518 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 NVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,518 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors at jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper smearing screen slightly

Nearside wiper smearing screen slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear axle bushes separating slightly

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

middle exhaust leaking slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,518 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors at jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper smearing screen slightly

Nearside wiper smearing screen slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear axle bushes separating slightly

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

middle exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,441 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 90,440 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,813 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,290 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,563 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 73,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,808 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,805 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 55,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,314 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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KG52 NVU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KG52 NVU, 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 KG52 NVU registered?

KG52 NVU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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