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WL04 AEF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,148 mi
Last recorded68,148 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,148 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,148 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,471 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 66,471 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center & rear exhuast sections corroding

front brake discs worn on inner

Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center & rear exhuast sections corroding

front brake discs worn on inner

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,642 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

inside of car smells of petrol but no leak found

Fail 18 Jun 2010 46,642 miles

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

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

inside of car smells of petrol but no leak found

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,901 miles

rear discs corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,525 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 28,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,136 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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WL04 AEF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL04 AEF registered?

WL04 AEF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is WL04 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 AEF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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