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WG53 UMZ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,508 mi
Last recorded59,508 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 UMZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,508 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,524 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive @oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,236 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 47,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,933 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 33,927 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,885 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 27,983 miles

OS front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,983 miles

OS front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,385 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 17,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 11,133 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 11,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 7,749 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres edges worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 7,749 miles

front tyres edges worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 6,257 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 1,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 1,338 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 UMZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WG53 UMZ, 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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WG53 UMZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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