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WF04 FYB

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,774 mi
Last recorded73,774 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 FYB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,774 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken at centre section join. (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind on o/s/f wheel when turning by hand (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump drive deteriorated

both front yres wearing on inside edges

Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind on o/s/f wheel when turning by hand (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump drive deteriorated

both front yres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,967 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,134 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 50,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,728 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 41,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,656 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,237 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 36,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,655 miles

slight oil leak from o/s inner gearbox driveshaft seal

windscreen washers weak.(motor)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,394 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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WF04 FYB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WF04 FYB, 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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What year was WF04 FYB registered?

WF04 FYB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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