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WV54 RHJ

2004 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,042 mi
Last recorded54,042 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 RHJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 54,042 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 53,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre heavily worn

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 49,733 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 45,239 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,280 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,980 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,469 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,896 miles

a limited inspection to outer sills due to plastic trim covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 16,732 miles

a limited inspection to outer sill panels, due to plastic trim covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 16,732 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

a limited inspection to outer sill panels, due to plastic trim covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 15,051 miles

plastic sill trims fitted, not allowing a proper inspection of sill panels

very slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 6 Nov 2013 15,051 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

plastic sill trims fitted, not allowing a proper inspection of sill panels

very slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 12,384 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,912 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)

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,888 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 9 Oct 2008 10,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn bald on the very inner edge

offside front tyre is worn bald on the very inner edge

spare wheel well is slightly distorted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 7,225 miles

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

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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WV54 RHJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WV54 RHJ, 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 WV54 RHJ registered?

WV54 RHJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is WV54 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 RHJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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