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WG04 NHF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,806 mi
Last recorded139,806 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 NHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,806 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 139,805 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod end loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,720 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 123,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 104,622 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Floor pan slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Floor pan slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 104,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front small cracks in treads of both front tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 99,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,871 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,492 miles

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

rear exhaust fouls tyre when jacked up

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,285 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 69,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,899 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 61,899 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,904 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 May 2008 46,421 miles

ns rear tyre getting low 195/55/15

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,882 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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WG04 NHF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHF, 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 WG04 NHF registered?

WG04 NHF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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