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MW52 HTG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,436 mi
Last recorded104,436 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 HTG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,436 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor 30cms of front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven Both front discs (3.7.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated Both front& rear (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s floor slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,777 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,988 miles

15 inch front wheels and 14 inch rear wheels fitted.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 76,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

15 inch front wheels and 14 inch rear wheels fitted.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,713 miles

front wheels and tyres different size to rears

Fail 26 Aug 2010 71,713 miles

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

front wheels and tyres different size to rears

Pass 5 Sep 2009 69,410 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 69,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both front abs rings snapped

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,640 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,968 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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MW52 HTG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW52 HTG, 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 MW52 HTG registered?

MW52 HTG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is MW52 HTG safe to buy?

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