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YY04 WJC

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,956 mi
Last recorded103,956 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 WJC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 103,956 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 103,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cv boot retaining clip missing

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangar (6.1.2 (a))

Travel in handbrake

Fail 4 Jun 2018 98,157 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Under bonnet (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Front suspension mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Suspension mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cv boot retaining clip missing

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangar (6.1.2 (a))

Travel in handbrake

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,062 miles

slight fluctuation on all brake's

Fail 8 Apr 2017 93,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting for trailing arm on chassis/body (2.4.A.3)

slight fluctuation on all brake's

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,586 miles

Both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side's (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 89,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side's (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 84,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

new brake pads fitted to off side front only

Fail 15 Apr 2014 79,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

new brake pads fitted to off side front only

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,509 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 75,509 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2012 70,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2011 66,543 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 62,077 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,609 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 56,608 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,068 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 38,068 miles

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

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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YY04 WJC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YY04 WJC, 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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YY04 WJC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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