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CV04 PJY

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,249 mi
Last recorded69,249 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 PJY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,249 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust flexi surround broken

Front floors corroding

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,249 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust flexi surround broken

Front floors corroding

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,365 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

brake pedal spongy

emissions not done due to exhaust condition

Fail 18 Nov 2015 64,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

brake pedal spongy

emissions not done due to exhaust condition

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,876 miles

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

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

boot stays weak

coolant low

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2014 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

boot stays weak

coolant low

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,349 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot struts not holding.

both front floor pans corroding.

exhaust system deteriorating.

rear chassis rails have surface corrosion.

sill covers fitted.

topped up water in reservoir bottle empty CHECK ANTIFREEZE content!!

wipers deteriorating.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 52,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot struts not holding.

both front floor pans corroding.

exhaust system deteriorating.

rear chassis rails have surface corrosion.

sill covers fitted.

topped up water in reservoir bottle empty CHECK ANTIFREEZE content!!

wipers deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,761 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floor pans corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2013 48,761 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

sill covers fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 47,735 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,784 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 45,732 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,750 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Nov 2008 26,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,608 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 18,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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CV04 PJY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CV04 PJY, 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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CV04 PJY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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