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WF04 WZW

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,699 mi
Last recorded81,699 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 WZW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm metal casing corroded bad (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm metal casing slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,320 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer metal rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer metal rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 76,299 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer metal rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer metal rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,426 miles

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

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

p/brake efficiency only just met at 16%

petrol tank straps rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,415 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

p/brake efficiency only just met at 16%

petrol tank straps rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,793 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear nount (2.4.A.3)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,403 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 50,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,587 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 38,587 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,631 miles

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

Nut missing exhaust downpipe

Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,631 miles

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

Nut missing exhaust downpipe

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 31,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,719 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,719 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,956 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 WZW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WZW, 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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WF04 WZW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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