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EG53 WBF

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 WBF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,020 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floorpans badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front suspension badly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2023 85,016 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer separated from system (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floorpans badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front suspension badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 82,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,053 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front body and sills corroded underneath

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 79,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front body and sills corroded underneath

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,925 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Screen washers poor

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,354 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,354 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 37,364 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 31,166 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 23,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,396 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 15,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 12,117 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 7,333 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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EG53 WBF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EG53 WBF, 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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EG53 WBF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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