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AU04 WPJ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,318 mi
Last recorded53,318 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,318 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 53,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front also bold on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system weakened by corrosion but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant leak

front tyres wearing low on inner edges 19555/15

Fail 18 Jun 2015 45,654 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing uneavenly wheel allignment fault

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,654 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing uneavenly wheel allignment fault

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre 3mm and slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,518 miles

front pads starting to get low

offside front tyre wearing around inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.around inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,240 miles

rattle from cat

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,481 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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AU04 WPJ 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 85.7%.

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 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 AU04 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 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 WPJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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