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WN54 XCM

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,573 mi
Last recorded65,573 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 XCM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,573 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)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high rear brake application 24%

inner wheel arches some what muddy

outer sills covered

rear discs corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high rear brake application 24%

inner wheel arches some what muddy

outer sills covered

rear discs corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 25 Aug 2010 48,907 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation in n/s headlamp

signs of overheating on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,907 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

condensation in n/s headlamp

signs of overheating on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,616 miles

see advisory sheet 190923129215

Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,616 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)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front washers poor

nsf headlight unit water ingress

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,351 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust centre pipe,just to rear of joint with cat",split & leaking slightly

front & rear brake discs rusty

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2008 33,344 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust centre pipe,just to rear of joint with cat",split & leaking slightly

front & rear brake discs rusty

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2007 22,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

front brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

slight fault on headlamps

Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,176 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

front brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

slight fault on headlamps

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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WN54 XCM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WN54 XCM, 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 WN54 XCM registered?

WN54 XCM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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