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KR52 MFN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,675 mi
Last recorded76,675 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 MFN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,675 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 75,979 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper blade split at ends

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,616 miles

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

Offside Front tyre treads slightly worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 58,683 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,313 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 44,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,841 miles

n/s front tyre tread on 2.8mm o/s rear tyre stepping on inner edge tread in places getting down

Fail 11 Jan 2010 41,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s front tyre tread on 2.8mm o/s rear tyre stepping on inner edge tread in places getting down

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,541 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,734 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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KR52 MFN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KR52 MFN, 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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KR52 MFN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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