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WR52 NHT

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,518 mi
Last recorded126,518 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 NHT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 126,518 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,428 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 118,132 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 118,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 109,578 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 3 Apr 2010 98,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,799 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,852 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 NHT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR52 NHT, 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 WR52 NHT registered?

WR52 NHT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is WR52 NHT safe to buy?

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