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WR04 VFV

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,282 mi
Last recorded36,282 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 VFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 36,250 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 33,265 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 29,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30 cm of rear suspension arm bush (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2018 29,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30 cm of rear suspension arm bush (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,185 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 25,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 18,432 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,255 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 5,222 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 5,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 5,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 4,590 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 VFV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFV, 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 WR04 VFV registered?

WR04 VFV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is WR04 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 VFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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