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DG04 VBX

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,393 mi
Last recorded53,393 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,393 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 49,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,662 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,662 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,632 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres have slight surface cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,401 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 46,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,004 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,469 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 28,469 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 VBX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VBX, 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 DG04 VBX registered?

DG04 VBX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is DG04 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 VBX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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