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WJ54 MGO

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,539 mi
Last recorded73,539 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 MGO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,457 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside beamset pattern slightly poor.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,456 miles

Nearside front brake binding +offside (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside beamset pattern becoming poor.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,493 miles

damage to o/s+n/s/f tyres on tread not to chords yet.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s beamset pattern becoming poor.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/r tyres almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,480 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/r tyres slightly perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,953 miles

p/steering belt perished

Fail 10 Oct 2012 54,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

p/steering belt perished

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,393 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,872 miles

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

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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WJ54 MGO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ54 MGO, 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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WJ54 MGO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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