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WF04 SOC

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,995 mi
Last recorded73,995 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 SOC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 73,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox NS oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 73,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox NS oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,947 miles

Oil leak Drive shaft?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 71,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak Drive shaft?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective UNABLE TO TEST (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,868 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 60,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 56,378 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 51,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 37,183 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)

Pass 28 May 2015 32,747 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,863 miles

both front brake discs have wear lips present ...outer most edges.

Pass 14 May 2013 25,706 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 24,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 21,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 19,278 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 27 May 2010 19,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 May 2009 16,817 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 14,144 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 14,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,299 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 SOC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WF04 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

WF04 SOC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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