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WV04 BYP

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,741 mi
Last recorded107,741 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BYP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 107,741 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 106,961 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 106,691 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,649 miles

Rear exhaust corroded in front of rear section joiner.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,211 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,211 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,805 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded rear back box casing corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust system corroded rear back box casing corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 84,056 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,234 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust backbox rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,279 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust backbox rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 66,785 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,905 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,590 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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WV04 BYP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV04 BYP, 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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WV04 BYP is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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