MOT Status
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100,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system is corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking point / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system is corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking point / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint / front flexy joint poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Offside front outer cv boot perished
nearside front floor corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust shield loose
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust shield loose
Front brake pads unevenly worn
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre perished 2010
radiator deteriorated
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre perished 2010
radiator deteriorated
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)
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Gearbox oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Gearbox oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside wiper blade split
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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AV04 VHL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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