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WJ54 VDG

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VDG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust pipe is deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,244 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot

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

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,331 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,530 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,292 miles

Near/Side front tyre worn on inner edge Off/Side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,756 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,945 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,362 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Sep 2011 40,362 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,672 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 32,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,244 miles

both front and nsr tyres getting close to legal limit ok at time of mot test

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 VDG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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