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AK04 WPX

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WPX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,232 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 91,158 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,716 miles

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

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

all suspension perscribed areas slightly corroded

both front outer cv boots cracking

brake pipes front to rear corroded in places

front brake hose ferills corroded

full outer sill covers fitted

n/s wiper blade deteriated

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,387 miles

0/s/r and n/s/r door handles insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots cracking

oil leak between engine and gearbox

power steering pipe corroded

unable to fully examine outer sills as covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2013 81,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

0/s/r and n/s/r door handles insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots cracking

oil leak between engine and gearbox

power steering pipe corroded

unable to fully examine outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

SRS light on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 67,986 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 67,986 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,778 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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AK04 WPX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 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 AK04 WPX, 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 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK04 WPX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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