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EA04 YCF

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 YCF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 76,154 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusting

Fail 15 May 2018 76,153 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 4 May 2017 70,057 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 70,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 61,895 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Rear both tyres cracked in tread and inner side wall

Rear exhaust corroded

coolant level low

item hanging from rear view mirror

Fail 12 May 2016 61,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Rear both tyres cracked in tread and inner side wall

Rear exhaust corroded

coolant level low

item hanging from rear view mirror

Pass 14 May 2015 51,282 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 51,282 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 42,387 miles

handbrake has excess travel

Pass 13 May 2013 38,703 miles

nsf tyre has a small cut on sidewall

Pass 15 May 2012 35,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,789 miles

AIR-BAG/SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,034 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,608 miles

slight damage front registration plate

Fail 10 Mar 2008 25,608 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

PAS belt splits in grooves

slight damage front registration plate

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front service brakes show inbalance.

horn sounds harsh.

near side front screen washer jet requires unblocking.

near side rear lamp glass damaged.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

power assisted steering pump drive belt grooves are split.

Fail 22 Mar 2007 19,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front service brakes show inbalance.

horn sounds harsh.

near side front screen washer jet requires unblocking.

near side rear lamp glass damaged.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

power assisted steering pump drive belt grooves are split.

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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EA04 YCF 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 66.7%.

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 EA04 YCF, 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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EA04 YCF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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