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WR52 WCK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,597 mi
Last recorded69,597 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 WCK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,535 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,006 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 58,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,713 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 47,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,178 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,159 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 WCK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WCK, 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 WCK registered?

WR52 WCK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WR52 WCK safe to buy?

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