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WJ04 ULA

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,953 mi
Last recorded64,953 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ULA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,953 miles

Advise rust at o/s/f floor area

Fail 12 Nov 2020 64,953 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Advise rust at o/s/f floor area

Pass 9 May 2019 56,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 56,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 49,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,131 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 47,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 45,333 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 43,089 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 43,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 40,325 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 40,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 37,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,674 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,280 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,812 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 May 2009 22,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,530 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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WJ04 ULA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ04 ULA, 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 WJ04 ULA registered?

WJ04 ULA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ04 ULA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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