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AU04 WRN

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,829 mi
Last recorded71,829 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WRN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,829 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,923 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass loose in housing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

floor areas in places corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2015 50,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,610 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 40,610 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

o/s door mirror loose in casing

o/s/f+n/s/r outer door handle loose

o/s/r outer door handle broken

Fail 4 Mar 2013 29,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

o/s door mirror loose in casing

o/s/f+n/s/r outer door handle loose

o/s/r outer door handle broken

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,894 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exshaust system starting to deteriorate

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,034 miles

battery showing signs of leakage

n/s/f rim has slight damage

Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror glass loose in housing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 15,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s door mirror glass loose in housing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,451 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,026 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner surfaces

o/s/f mirror slightly loose in casing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,354 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass slightly loose in casing

o/s/f+both rear tyres low on tread(3mm)+slightly wearing uneven

slight front brake disc corrosion

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 WRN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU04 WRN registered?

AU04 WRN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AU04 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 WRN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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