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AU54 WCO

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,894 mi
Last recorded25,894 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 WCO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 25,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres a perishing and cracking in the treads

Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,795 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,622 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Fail 28 Jul 2015 25,621 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres cracking in tread

Fail 4 Aug 2014 25,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,081 miles

exhaust pipe into rear silencer rusty (not blowing)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,636 miles

drivers wiper split but clearing

front brake squeak in rollers

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,787 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 17,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering belt cracking up

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,448 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,537 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,412 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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AU54 WCO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey 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 AU54 WCO, 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 AU54 WCO registered?

AU54 WCO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is AU54 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 WCO 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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