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KN52 WYP

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,823 mi
Last recorded97,823 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 WYP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 97,823 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 97,823 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn bald on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2015 93,230 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,144 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 79,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,463 miles

Exhaust centre section rusting.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,771 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,201 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,075 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,405 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,821 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 18,842 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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KN52 WYP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KN52 WYP, 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 KN52 WYP registered?

KN52 WYP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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