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NC52 LNG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,019 mi
Last recorded83,019 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 LNG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,915 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 71,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 69,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,478 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,774 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,711 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2008 35,954 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,429 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,030 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 15,628 miles

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

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

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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NC52 LNG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 NC52 LNG, 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 NC52 LNG registered?

NC52 LNG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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