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WF04 XAE

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 XAE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 88,751 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 73,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 54,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter perished and cracked but not leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perished and cracked but not leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,950 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 38,950 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,587 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,870 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,053 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,561 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,924 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 XAE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF04 XAE registered?

WF04 XAE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is WF04 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF04 XAE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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