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WJ04 YNZ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,282 mi
Last recorded133,282 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 YNZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 133,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 133,283 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

body corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 122,582 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to separate

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2018 122,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to separate

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

slightly high travel on hand brake lever

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,202 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

nsr fuel line corroded on bend

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,568 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front flexi exhaust section very slightly blowing

Fail 26 Feb 2016 104,333 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front flexi exhaust section very slightly blowing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 96,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear radious arm bushes perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,148 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear radious arm bushes perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,811 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE S BOLD ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/R OUTER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,109 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,573 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 58,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 39,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,182 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 YNZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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