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EK04 HVN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,240 mi
Last recorded86,240 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 HVN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by anti rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,537 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 84,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,118 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 81,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,953 miles

front pads worn

front tyres worn

outer cv boots perished

Pass 7 Mar 2015 70,130 miles

both outer cv boots starting to perish

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2014 654,180 miles

n/s rear tyre close to wear bars

slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,953 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 28,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,670 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 20,670 miles

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

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

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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EK04 HVN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK04 HVN, 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 EK04 HVN registered?

EK04 HVN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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The MOT history for EK04 HVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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