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WJ54 ZRL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,666 mi
Last recorded30,666 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 ZRL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 30,666 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 30,647 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,644 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 23,644 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

general surface corrosion underneath

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,178 miles

front and rear flexable brake hose ferills corroded

full sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,396 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 15,921 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,222 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2009 9,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

wires to nearside front a.b.s.senser broken

Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,602 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 ZRL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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