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WR04 VFJ

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,619 mi
Last recorded81,619 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 VFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,619 miles

COVER SILLS FITTED O/S AND N/S

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 81,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

COVER SILLS FITTED O/S AND N/S

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,676 miles

COVER SILLS FITTED O/S AND N/S

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 77,570 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

COVER SILLS FITTED O/S AND N/S

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,477 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 3 Aug 2016 72,444 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S AND N/S (2.5.C.1a)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 22 May 2015 66,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 62,931 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)

Pass 11 May 2013 59,164 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 54,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 50,203 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 50,203 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 43,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 29,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,735 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 VFJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR04 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR04 VFJ registered?

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

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