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WG53 URT

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,196 mi
Last recorded65,196 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 65,196 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 65,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 61,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 58,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2020 55,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front outer c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Feb 2019 52,627 miles

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,403 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

both front floor pans corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 49,403 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged broken & leaking (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,174 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 48,171 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN OUT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear BRAKE EFFORT LOW (20% IMBALANCE

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,104 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 44,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,508 miles

ns head light low (just in spec) (head light adjuster broken)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 41,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

centre exhaust corroded

front brakes binding slightly

ns head light low (just in spec) (head light adjuster broken)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,597 miles

exhaust corroded (centre & rear)

ns head light aim low (just in spec) (adjuster broken)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 38,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded (centre & rear)

ns head light aim low (just in spec) (adjuster broken)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,223 miles

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

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,030 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,996 miles

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

os front brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Jan 2010 26,996 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

os front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,969 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

ns rear tyre worn on edges

os front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,429 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,092 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 URT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 URT, 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 URT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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