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WL04 ADV

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,807 mi
Last recorded82,807 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 ADV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,807 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,388 miles

gearbox leaking oil

nail in offside tyre tread also wearing uneven inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 629,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe mounting missing (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

gearbox leaking oil

nail in offside tyre tread also wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 71,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs corroding on surfaces

both middle and rear exhaust pipes corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,237 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs corroding on surfaces

both middle and rear exhaust pipes corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,943 miles

both rear brakes/wheels are starting to bind

Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,680 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,873 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,529 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 38,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

srs light on

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 21,094 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges on limit

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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WL04 ADV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WL04 ADV, 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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WL04 ADV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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