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GU04 WMG

2004 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,104 mi
Last recorded117,104 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 WMG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,104 miles

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

nearside front floor corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2015 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front floor corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,555 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,746 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 92,688 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,588 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,588 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 84,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,694 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,955 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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GU04 WMG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU04 WMG, 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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GU04 WMG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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