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DE04 GWD

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 GWD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f drive shaft inner seal leaking grease

Fail 5 May 2012 32,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f drive shaft inner seal leaking grease

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,864 miles

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

engine oil level very low topped up 3 ltr,s

offside front washer poor output

Pass 27 Jun 2009 11,702 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded [not blowing]

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 6,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 2,811 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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DE04 GWD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE04 GWD, 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 DE04 GWD registered?

DE04 GWD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is DE04 GWD safe to buy?

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