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WU54 YCT

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 YCT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 83,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both outer edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both outer edges are badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer box outer casing corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,758 miles

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

interior mirror missing

lower sump gaurd partially insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,758 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

interior mirror missing

lower sump gaurd partially insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,035 miles

Engine management light on

Off side front tyre perishing

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

Outer casing on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 72,035 miles

Engine management light on

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

Off side front tyre perishing

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

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

Outer casing on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,559 miles

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

rear ex/silencer deteriating

Fail 9 Sep 2014 70,559 miles

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

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

rear ex/silencer deteriating

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,135 miles

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

rear ex/box deteriating

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,406 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,601 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,601 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,339 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,910 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,777 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,320 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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WU54 YCT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU54 YCT, 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 WU54 YCT registered?

WU54 YCT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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