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WR53 MFY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,781 mi
Last recorded101,781 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 MFY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,781 miles

Engine MIL on

Engine radiator in poor condition

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

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

Offside front floor corroded

Sil covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2014 101,781 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)

Engine MIL on

Engine radiator in poor condition

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

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

Offside front floor corroded

Sil covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,771 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,372 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 86,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,132 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 78,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,843 miles

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

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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WR53 MFY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR53 MFY, 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 WR53 MFY registered?

WR53 MFY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is WR53 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 MFY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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