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WG04 HFM

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 HFM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,712 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 63,712 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,926 miles

Rear wiper blade split

reverse lamp not working

Fail 30 Jun 2016 61,926 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wiper blade split

reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,621 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyre treads lumpy.

rear tyres close to limits, 2mm.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 58,621 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyre treads lumpy.

rear tyres close to limits, 2mm.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,969 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly uneven

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

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

offside front tyre on 2mm and wearing thin on shoulders.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,867 miles

both rear tyres cracking / perishing in tread

offside front tyre cracking / perishing in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,039 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 50,039 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 45,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

off side wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,602 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 41,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,613 miles

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

Nearside front mirror assembly missing

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front mirror assembly missing

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,369 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 32,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 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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WG04 HFM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG04 HFM, 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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WG04 HFM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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