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WG53 FWR

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,342 mi
Last recorded51,342 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FWR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,342 miles

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

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

exspansion tank cooling very low.

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin.

offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn close to legal limit.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

exspansion tank cooling very low.

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin.

offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn close to legal limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,088 miles

corrosion in rear /centre silencers

Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,519 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,815 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,022 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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WG53 FWR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WG53 FWR, 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 WG53 FWR registered?

WG53 FWR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is WG53 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 FWR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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