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AR04 CKL

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,352 mi
Last recorded36,352 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CKL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 36,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 36,350 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 36,022 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Floors / Rear Of Front Mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Both Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Pass 3 May 2017 35,697 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 35,697 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 35,365 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front And Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,612 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

needs oil spray under car

nosie from brake's & just dragging

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,728 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,614 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,138 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,558 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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AR04 CKL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AR04 CKL, 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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AR04 CKL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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