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WG54 DFJ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,960 mi
Last recorded110,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2018 110,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light illuminates intermittently

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fiited not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 99,365 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,578 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,950 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

small engine oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 63,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

small engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,660 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,495 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 51,459 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,332 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,552 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,424 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN ON EXREME INNER EDGES

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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WG54 DFJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG54 DFJ, 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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WG54 DFJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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