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WF04 XAX

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,000 mi
Last recorded71,000 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 71,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 58,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 58,466 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,856 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,828 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,125 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,899 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 32,899 miles

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

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)

excess h/brake travel

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,928 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)

excess h/brake travel

Fail 25 Apr 2009 28,921 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 24,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,034 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 XAX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

WF04 XAX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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