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NK03 NGG

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,758 mi
Last recorded77,758 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 NGG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front floor pans (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

o/s & n/s front & rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,250 miles

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to coating applied

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,849 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,668 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,349 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,691 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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NK03 NGG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK03 NGG, 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 NK03 NGG registered?

NK03 NGG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is NK03 NGG safe to buy?

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