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MF53 HKL

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,305 mi
Last recorded64,305 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HKL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,305 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 64,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,860 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,791 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,007 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 24,007 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,441 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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MF53 HKL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF53 HKL, 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 MF53 HKL registered?

MF53 HKL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is MF53 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 HKL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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