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KR52 MTF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,177 mi
Last recorded120,177 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 MTF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 120,177 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,087 miles

Engine damp with oil

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 101,926 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS(airbag) warning light is on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,061 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 94,023 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,276 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 86,276 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,420 miles

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both rear trailing arm forward mounting bushes worn and splitting

exhaust system corroded

front floor pans starting to corrode

inbalance on front brake readings

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

power steering rack oily

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,225 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 62,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

oil around rack

tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,846 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 49,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,591 miles

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

bonnet cables tight

osf tyre worn hard on inner tread

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 MTF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

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

Is KR52 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 MTF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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