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EK04 HWC

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,110 mi
Last recorded61,110 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 HWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,110 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 61,110 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,192 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,426 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,645 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 39,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,556 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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EK04 HWC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

EK04 HWC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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