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WJ54 YDR

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,596 mi
Last recorded149,596 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 YDR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 149,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 123,123 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front of floorpan corroded but not yet considered excessive

front tyres wearing on inner edges

power steering hose damp

Fail 19 Oct 2011 122,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front of floorpan corroded but not yet considered excessive

front tyres wearing on inner edges

power steering hose damp

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,710 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,037 miles

n/s/rear fog light not working.bulb inside lens.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 88,032 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear fog light not working.bulb inside lens.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/rear tyre low on inside edge.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 45,375 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,375 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 YDR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

WJ54 YDR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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