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WP04 MBU

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear door handle insecure

nearside front around gearbox seal oily

nearside front door handle insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2015 82,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear door handle insecure

nearside front around gearbox seal oily

nearside front door handle insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,356 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oily around nearside front gearbox seal and steering boot

Fail 13 Jan 2014 73,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oily around nearside front gearbox seal and steering boot

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,501 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,638 miles

both front tyres are wearing on both edges

n.s.r tyre has crack on side wall

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,256 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 45,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,989 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,845 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)

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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WP04 MBU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WP04 MBU, 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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WP04 MBU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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