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DF04 CFJ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,702 mi
Last recorded98,702 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 CFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 98,702 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,492 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 88,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil filter and gearbox leaking oil.top steering collomn bush has slight play.both drive shaft boots cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2012 80,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil filter and gearbox leaking oil.top steering collomn bush has slight play.both drive shaft boots cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,019 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,008 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,762 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,318 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 44,318 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 May 2007 34,416 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 34,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

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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DF04 CFJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DF04 CFJ, 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 DF04 CFJ registered?

DF04 CFJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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