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EJ04 HKD

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 HKD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,319 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,180 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,741 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 75,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,219 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,731 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,758 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,554 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,168 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 50,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 50,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,381 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,481 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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EJ04 HKD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ04 HKD, 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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EJ04 HKD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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