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WR03 FBG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,447 mi
Last recorded49,447 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 FBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 49,447 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside front floors have surface rusting

Pass 9 Jun 2018 46,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front floor pan area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor oil leak engine area

moisture around power steering pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2017 41,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer under heat shield marked in yellow chalk (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor oil leak engine area

moisture around power steering pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,247 miles

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 18 Jun 2014 32,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,182 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,280 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,396 miles

middle exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,439 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,999 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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WR03 FBG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WR03 FBG, 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 WR03 FBG registered?

WR03 FBG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WR03 FBG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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