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AV04 AAF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,139 mi
Last recorded117,139 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 AAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,387 miles

Adv (OBD) lamp showing on dash....

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,323 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)

Offside 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)

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

Adv (OBD) lamp showing on dash....

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,914 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 106,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner track and poor condition......... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn and poor condition......... (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure Insecure outer handle creating poor opening....... (6.2.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,497 miles

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 Mar 2015 89,863 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,224 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 81,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,744 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,848 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 75,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,807 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 59,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,334 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AV04 AAF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV04 AAF, 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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AV04 AAF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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