MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak at engine
rear wiper torn
signs of leak at fuel tank
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
oil leak at engine
rear wiper torn
signs of leak at fuel tank
n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders/cracking between treads
Both front wipers torn
SRS light on
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front wipers torn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
SRS light on
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KR53 RUA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 KR53 RUA, 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 KR53 RUA registered?
KR53 RUA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 December 2003.
Is KR53 RUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for KR53 RUA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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