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WB54 WEN

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,448 mi
Last recorded139,448 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB54 WEN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 139,448 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded front and rear

plastic covers fitted over outer sills unable to inspect

Pass 6 Oct 2018 130,088 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rust under vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2017 121,099 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 121,060 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level low (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front head lamp lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 108,211 miles

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 have slight stepping

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,172 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 53,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 53,416 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,150 miles

front discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,344 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,872 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,444 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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WB54 WEN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WB54 WEN, 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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WB54 WEN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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