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WP52 FSA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,910 mi
Last recorded61,910 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 FSA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,683 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 50,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,001 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 29,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 25,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,527 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,082 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,656 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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WP52 FSA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WP52 FSA, 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 WP52 FSA registered?

WP52 FSA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is WP52 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 FSA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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