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WG04 USU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,211 mi
Last recorded77,211 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,211 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 77,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,349 miles

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

f/discs worn

o/s/r brake not locking

poor wipers

trailing caseing det

Fail 2 Mar 2011 57,339 miles

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

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

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

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

f/discs worn

o/s/r brake not locking

poor wipers

trailing caseing det

travel h/b

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,590 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

travel h/b

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,560 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 USU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

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

Is WG04 USU safe to buy?

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