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KG53 OGU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,438 mi
Last recorded51,438 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 OGU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 51,438 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,591 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 46,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,095 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,538 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jul 2014 36,475 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,253 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,319 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 25,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,569 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 24,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,559 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres surface cracks

Fail 2 Jul 2009 23,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside front tyres surface cracks

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 22,418 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,112 miles

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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KG53 OGU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KG53 OGU, 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 KG53 OGU registered?

KG53 OGU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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