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AO04 WKB

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,067 mi
Last recorded89,067 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 WKB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,067 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 84,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,674 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,769 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,769 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,098 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 58,486 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 52,937 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 47,063 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 47,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,781 miles

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,622 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,021 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,008 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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AO04 WKB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO04 WKB, 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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AO04 WKB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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