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RN52 PGE

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,289 mi
Last recorded84,289 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 PGE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,289 miles

nearside front seat belt has to be pushed in firmly for it to latch

screen wash would benefit from attention

Fail 12 Apr 2012 84,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front seat belt has to be pushed in firmly for it to latch

screen wash would benefit from attention

Fail 19 Apr 2011 81,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre worn low (now fitted to offside rear)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,292 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre worn low (now fitted to offside rear)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,963 miles

offside rear & nearside front tyres worn close to legla limit..185/65/14h

Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,532 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 73,532 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,168 miles

clock faulty

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clock faulty

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,911 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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RN52 PGE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RN52 PGE, 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 RN52 PGE registered?

RN52 PGE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is RN52 PGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 PGE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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