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WG04 URS

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 URS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,668 miles

Underside of vehicle has various areas and degrees of surface corrosion.

Various suspension items have slight surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 95,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,460 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,542 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 89,542 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,965 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,382 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,077 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 68,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,153 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,056 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 41,055 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 39,808 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 34,007 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,167 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 URS is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URS, 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 WG04 URS registered?

WG04 URS is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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