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AV04 VHF

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,159 mi
Last recorded76,159 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,159 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 76,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,759 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 64,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 60,276 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,560 miles

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,181 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,850 miles

washer spray weak only just reaching windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,940 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,177 miles

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2009 27,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,636 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 19,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 27 Feb 2007 19,737 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)

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 VHF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver 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 VHF, 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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What year was AV04 VHF registered?

AV04 VHF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AV04 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 VHF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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