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NL04 WMW

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,158 mi
Last recorded72,158 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 WMW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 72,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe from tank to engine is corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 72,158 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe from tank to engine is corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,507 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,792 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 47,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,585 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,400 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 23,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 23,340 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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NL04 WMW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue 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 NL04 WMW, 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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NL04 WMW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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