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AF53 WPJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 92,041 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 Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,205 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,404 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,931 miles

advise rear wiper blade rubber split

advise side sill covers fitted

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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AF53 WPJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AF53 WPJ, 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 AF53 WPJ registered?

AF53 WPJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 WPJ safe to buy?

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