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AU04 WRF

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,277 mi
Last recorded116,277 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 116,277 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 102,567 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 102,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,802 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 67,595 miles

E/M light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2014 67,593 miles

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

E/M light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 48,011 miles

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2012 43,281 miles

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

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

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

srs light is on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 43,281 miles

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

srs light is on

Fail 21 Jan 2011 39,433 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,433 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,717 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,356 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 WRF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc 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 AU04 WRF, 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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What year was AU04 WRF registered?

AU04 WRF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AU04 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 WRF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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