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WF53 URR

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,619 mi
Last recorded45,619 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 URR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 45,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,456 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,354 miles

Both front brakes have slight binding

Both front pitted on inner edges

Both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,445 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,616 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 37,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,417 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,897 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,139 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 16,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,570 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)

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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WF53 URR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WF53 URR, 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 WF53 URR registered?

WF53 URR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is WF53 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 URR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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