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WL04 AEW

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,471 mi
Last recorded63,471 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,471 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 63,471 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,142 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 59,142 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,495 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,495 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,133 miles

Front number plate is damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 49,133 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front number plate is damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,521 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,827 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2007 9,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 AEW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AEW, 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 WL04 AEW registered?

WL04 AEW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is WL04 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 AEW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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