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KR52 MRU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,266 mi
Last recorded105,266 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 MRU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 105,266 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 97,710 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 97,710 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,193 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 88,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,308 miles

battery insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,350 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,274 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 49,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre treads getting close to limit.....

n/s/f bumper insecure....

n/s/r trailing arm bush beginning to split.....

rear exhaust silencer corroded....

wet test...

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,327 miles

both front tyre treads getting close to limit.....

n/s/f bumper insecure....

n/s/r trailing arm bush beginning to split.....

rear exhaust silencer corroded....

wet test...

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,471 miles

windsceen damage n/s , not yet excessive,,,

Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers washer aim poor.

front brake imbalance 25%.

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 MRU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

KR52 MRU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is KR52 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 MRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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