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WG54 PGU

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,531 mi
Last recorded89,531 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 PGU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to check o/s and n/s outer sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,249 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 87,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,767 miles

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

fuel tank corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,442 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 82,418 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,944 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,139 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,001 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,079 miles

slight play in nearside front hub .

Fail 14 Jan 2015 58,079 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front hub .

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,305 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 53,305 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 48,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,841 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,464 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,167 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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WG54 PGU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WG54 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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