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WF53 OPK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,892 mi
Last recorded52,892 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 OPK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,892 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel bearing not tested due to above. (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,778 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,775 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

n/s/r door handle working but insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,660 miles

centre exhaust rusty and weak

n/s/r door handle broken

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,398 miles

Both outer cv boots starting to pearsh

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre is pearshing on the inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust silancer baffles are rattling

Slight dampness to the power steering pump

Slight tear to the nearside front road wheel on the outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,398 miles

Both outer cv boots starting to pearsh

Offside rear tyre is pearshing on the inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust silancer baffles are rattling

Slight dampness to the power steering pump

Slight tear to the nearside front road wheel on the outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,982 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 24,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 20,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WF53 OPK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF53 OPK, 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 WF53 OPK registered?

WF53 OPK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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