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WJ04 YBS

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,831 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 84,831 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,404 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,605 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,445 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,865 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 55,818 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,946 miles

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

front wiper blades worn on the ends

Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,945 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,322 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,479 miles

off side front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,766 miles

slight cut in off side front tyre wall

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,799 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,359 miles

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

hand brake has plenty of travel

near side front brake binding slightly

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 YBS is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ04 YBS, 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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WJ04 YBS is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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