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WR04 VFH

2004 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,225 mi
Last recorded153,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 VFH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 153,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 153,225 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 143,547 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 143,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,913 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 131,736 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 120,098 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 120,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 106,895 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 106,895 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 96,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 96,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 88,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch pedal high.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 88,048 miles

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

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

clutch pedal high.

Pass 29 May 2008 77,768 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 77,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,326 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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WR04 VFH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WR04 VFH, 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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WR04 VFH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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