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WJ54 VCW

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,499 mi
Last recorded55,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VCW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OUTER CASING OF REAR SILENCER DETERIATED

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,267 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres worn worn low on edges

tail exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,265 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

PAS drive belt perished

battery tray slightly insecure

rear tyres worn worn low on edges

tail exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,632 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 49,632 miles

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

centre exhaust mount split (still supports exhaust)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,913 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres getting low on outer edge

exhaust corroded (centre & rear)

os washer jet part blocked

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,913 miles

both rear tyres getting low on outer edge

exhaust corroded (centre & rear)

os washer jet part blocked

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,944 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 41,944 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,576 miles

coolent level lamp staying on

front tyres wearing inner edges

PAS drive belt perished & split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 37,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

PAS drive belt perished & split

coolent level lamp staying on

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,014 miles

srs light stays on

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,831 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING LOW /ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,831 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING LOW /ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,279 miles

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED ( OUTER ) OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,813 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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WJ54 VCW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ54 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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