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VU54 WZJ

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,286 mi
Last recorded37,286 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,286 miles

nearside front cv boot deteriorating

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2019 37,170 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front cv boot deteriorating

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2018 23,264 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,435 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on discs

n/s/f tyre perishing and cuts to sidewall

rusting on underbody and suspension

Fail 15 Sep 2017 15,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on discs

n/s/f tyre perishing and cuts to sidewall

rusting on underbody and suspension

steel wheel fitted o/s/r

Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,756 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 14,756 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,468 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 13,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,941 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside front of bumper insecure.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,855 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,928 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,933 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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VU54 WZJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc 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 VU54 WZJ, 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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VU54 WZJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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