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DA04 VLY

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,237 mi
Last recorded97,237 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VLY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge no visable tread on tread bar markers (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp outer cover broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail/screw in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel in hand brake (3.1.6b)

plastic covers over outer sills

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge no visable tread on tread bar markers (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp outer cover broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail/screw in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel in hand brake (3.1.6b)

plastic covers over outer sills

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,764 miles

Front both front tyrtes worn on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,764 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front tyrtes worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to chassis rail holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 84,200 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 73,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,511 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,748 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 58,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all lights on vehicle are affected by use of hazard lights/indicators

both front tyres are showing heavy wear on their inner edges

the n/s/f jack point has corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,056 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 48,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,858 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 35,855 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 34,096 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,029 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 28,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 21,337 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 21,337 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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DA04 VLY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA04 VLY, 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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DA04 VLY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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