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FE03 WRC

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,588 mi
Last recorded80,588 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WRC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,588 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 80,588 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 72,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,885 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,898 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 53,898 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 33,733 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO GO SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE / FLAT SPOT

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,733 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO GO SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE / FLAT SPOT

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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FE03 WRC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FE03 WRC, 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 FE03 WRC registered?

FE03 WRC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is FE03 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 WRC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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