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BP52 WPO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,753 mi
Last recorded112,753 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,753 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Abs ring split

Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,093 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Abs ring split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,508 miles

o/s abs ring split

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronty to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s abs ring split

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

Fail 17 Apr 2014 91,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,440 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

ns wiper blade split

osr and nsr tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,844 miles

front / rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2011 68,831 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges / wearing low

both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

Fail 29 Apr 2011 68,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges / wearing low

both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,232 miles

drivers front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,835 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 37,835 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,823 miles

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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BP52 WPO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BP52 WPO, 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 BP52 WPO registered?

BP52 WPO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is BP52 WPO safe to buy?

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