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R9 WGL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,482 mi
Last recorded101,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 WGL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 101,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,862 miles

exhaust coroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 98,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,134 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,936 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,144 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,955 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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R9 WGL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R9 WGL, 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 R9 WGL registered?

R9 WGL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is R9 WGL safe to buy?

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