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WF04 XAY

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,832 mi
Last recorded85,832 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 XAY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 85,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2021 84,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,881 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front / leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front / leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

evidence of coolant leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,867 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front / leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front / leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

evidence of coolant leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm , support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 81,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm , support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,224 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / jack point area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / jack point area (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front signs of rust around front of floor pan

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,365 miles

Both rear suspension arm front mounting bush rubbers starting to split/let go from metal part of bush

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

Signs of rust on floor pan just behind offside front wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,241 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 71,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front wiper blade starting to split on ends

Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,661 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split on ends

only 1of2 washer jets working on nearside front washer

Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade split on ends

only 1of2 washer jets working on nearside front washer

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,208 miles

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

S.R.S light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,611 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,470 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,147 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 XAY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

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

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