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WL04 HKE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,945 mi
Last recorded57,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 HKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside, rear subframe and suspension

Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,926 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,329 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 55,329 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slighty advise

Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,460 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges advise to be replaced soon .

rear number plate to be replaced

Pass 11 Dec 2015 41,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,450 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,940 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,177 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 9,021 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,021 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 7,480 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside 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 HKE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WL04 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

WL04 HKE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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