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DG04 PWE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,597 mi
Last recorded70,597 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 PWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,597 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 70,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,828 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 63,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,789 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 57,764 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,279 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,250 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,130 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 44,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,116 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,016 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 37,016 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,037 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,802 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn and perished

Fail 19 Mar 2008 19,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,525 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,325 miles

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

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 PWE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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