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KR52 MYV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,922 miles

airbag light on

exhaust flexi broken and has slight blow

gearchange needs attention

handbrake needs adjusting

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Sep 2012 105,567 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

exhaust flexi broken and has slight blow

gearchange needs attention

handbrake needs adjusting

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,905 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

unable to see outer sills

Fail 23 Aug 2011 96,539 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

unable to see outer sills

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,603 miles

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

Front no.plate dirty

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

Nearside rear door does not open

Nearside rear door handle damaged and loose

Unable to check outter sills

Fail 27 Aug 2010 89,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front no.plate dirty

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

Nearside rear door does not open

Nearside rear door handle damaged and loose

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,070 miles

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)

front number olate water marked

Fail 6 Jul 2009 82,068 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

front number olate water marked

vehicle has long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,893 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,584 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 65,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 54,403 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 54,401 miles

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

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

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

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 MYV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

KR52 MYV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is KR52 MYV safe to buy?

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