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KR52 MHN

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 MHN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,677 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,345 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 63,675 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,537 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 60,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 53,920 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2008 39,675 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,903 miles

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

Reverse lights inoperative.

Fail 20 Aug 2007 29,903 miles

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

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

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

Reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,246 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,031 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 MHN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR52 MHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR52 MHN registered?

KR52 MHN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is KR52 MHN safe to buy?

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