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CX04 ZVT

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,445 mi
Last recorded88,445 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 ZVT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,445 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2019 83,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrision

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,571 miles

under of vehicle showing signs of corrision

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,903 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrision

Fail 2 Jun 2017 75,903 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrision

Pass 10 May 2016 67,062 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Apr 2016 66,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded vertical on box section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

offside rear bumper loose

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2015 60,688 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,549 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,549 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,834 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,834 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,005 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 36,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,320 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,790 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 29,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,735 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 ZVT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CX04 ZVT, 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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CX04 ZVT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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