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WR52 NHP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,778 mi
Last recorded65,778 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 NHP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,778 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 65,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,183 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushs perished.

Nearside front C.V gaiter perished.

Nearside front bottom ball joint boot perished.

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 59,183 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear trailing arm bushs perished.

Nearside front C.V gaiter perished.

Nearside front bottom ball joint boot perished.

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,789 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,789 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,177 miles

exhaust blow from front flexi section

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,542 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 May 2011 41,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front 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 24 Feb 2010 35,639 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 18,416 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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WR52 NHP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WR52 NHP, 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 WR52 NHP registered?

WR52 NHP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is WR52 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 NHP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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