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X503 WFG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,440 mi
Last recorded47,440 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 WFG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,440 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 47,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,309 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 44,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,321 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 28,321 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,672 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 16,573 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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X503 WFG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 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 X503 WFG, 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 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X503 WFG registered?

X503 WFG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X503 WFG safe to buy?

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