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CX04 XAY

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,518 mi
Last recorded42,518 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 XAY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 42,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,366 miles

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

both front floors corroded

both rear axle bushes starting to separate

os rear tyre starting to crack

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Mar 2018 38,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front floors corroded

both rear axle bushes starting to separate

os rear tyre starting to crack

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,622 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,614 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,070 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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CX04 XAY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX04 XAY, 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 CX04 XAY registered?

CX04 XAY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is CX04 XAY safe to buy?

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