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KR52 MRO

2003 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,543 mi
Last recorded124,543 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 MRO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 124,543 miles

covers on outer sills

unable to fully inspect condition of all testable items due to the amount of mud underneath

under body trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

covers on outer sills

unable to fully inspect condition of all testable items due to the amount of mud underneath

under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,633 miles

nearside and offside front floors (outriggers) corroded

please ensure vehicle is clean underneath so that testable items can be inspected quickly and easily

rear No plate deteriorated

significant wear to front tyres on the inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,547 miles

rear No plate deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle very muddy underneath,difficulty in inspecting all testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on outer sills

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 96,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 96,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

rear No plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2012 91,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 68,463 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 68,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,635 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,895 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,846 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 MRO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRO, 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 KR52 MRO registered?

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

Is KR52 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 MRO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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