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SO04 WBP

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,956 mi
Last recorded85,956 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 WBP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 85,956 miles

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2014 85,930 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,549 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,301 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,479 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 59,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,517 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 51,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,793 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,165 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,723 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 24,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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SO04 WBP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SO04 WBP, 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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SO04 WBP is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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