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WR52 TGE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,898 mi
Last recorded82,898 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 TGE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 82,898 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 83,898 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 78,963 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 8 May 2015 78,962 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 15 May 2014 73,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 73,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 68,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,549 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 63,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 58,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,287 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,563 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,669 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,231 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 34,231 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

power steering belt cracking †slight damp round gear box †offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,678 miles

g/box oil leaks †front brakes worn †slight cracking aux belts †cuts in offside rear tyre †nail in nearside rear tyre †near side front tyre worn inner edge †

Fail 29 Dec 2005 26,678 miles

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

g/box oil leaks †front brakes worn †slight cracking aux belts †cuts in offside rear tyre †nail in nearside rear tyre †near side front tyre worn inner edge †

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 TGE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGE, 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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WR52 TGE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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