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YA04 GWF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,895 mi
Last recorded62,895 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 GWF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,895 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes deteriorating (inner and outer bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 62,891 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (before tank and after tank ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes deteriorating (inner and outer bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both reflectors dull (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both back plates behind front discs heavly corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 58,617 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible letter deterorated (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor within 30cm rule off suspension mount see marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor within30cm rule suspension point see marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both reflectors dull (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both back plates behind front discs heavly corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,886 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2016 51,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,448 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 38,448 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,345 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,737 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,737 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 21,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,395 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2010 16,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2009 10,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,689 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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YA04 GWF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YA04 GWF, 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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YA04 GWF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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