CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP04 WJZ

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,043 mi
Last recorded82,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 WJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise under body corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2019 52,040 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 44,709 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,983 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe stared to corrod

offside rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,935 miles

various brake started to corrod

Pass 6 May 2015 35,144 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

offside rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 7 May 2014 32,913 miles

both front and n/sa/r tyres are perished

Pass 2 May 2013 30,595 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 30,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 28,073 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 25,107 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 May 2011 25,107 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both wiper blades torn

Pass 5 May 2010 22,499 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 22,499 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

brake fluid low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,518 miles

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

offside front shock absorber leakimg slightly

offside rear tyre cracked(tread)

power steering pipe wet

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 11,673 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP04 WJZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP04 WJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP04 WJZ?

You can check the full history of SP04 WJZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP04 WJZ registered?

SP04 WJZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is SP04 WJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP04 WJZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP04 WJZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP04 WJZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.