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WJ54 VDA

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,798 mi
Last recorded101,798 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VDA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,798 miles

ADVISE WIPER BLADES

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 101,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE WIPER BLADES

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,554 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,561 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 74,561 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,054 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,466 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,160 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,663 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 22,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 17,460 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,460 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 VDA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDA, 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 WJ54 VDA registered?

WJ54 VDA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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