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MT52 WKC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,100 mi
Last recorded87,100 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 WKC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,100 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 87,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 78,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,647 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,312 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 71,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,260 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 53,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,610 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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MT52 WKC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver 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 MT52 WKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT52 WKC registered?

MT52 WKC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is MT52 WKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT52 WKC 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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