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DG04 EWF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,130 mi
Last recorded53,130 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 EWF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,130 miles

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

vehicle has surface rust. No corrosion.

Fail 20 Apr 2021 53,130 miles

Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

vehicle has surface rust. No corrosion.

Pass 15 May 2019 53,127 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose corroded Filler neck hose. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 53,127 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Dark brown in colour. (1.8 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose corroded Filler neck hose. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 52,796 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55-15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,826 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose from front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose from front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 41,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,694 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 38,688 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,010 miles

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 6 May 2010 31,425 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2010 31,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,604 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,448 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,668 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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DG04 EWF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG04 EWF, 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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DG04 EWF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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