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EF04 CWU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,748 mi
Last recorded105,748 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 CWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,748 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,937 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,003 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,427 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,109 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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EF04 CWU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF04 CWU, 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 EF04 CWU registered?

EF04 CWU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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