MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and around suspension arm on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front body around front anti roll bar corroded but not weak yet
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and around rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive also gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked between treads. can see cords with weight on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and around suspension arm on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front body around front anti roll bar corroded but not weak yet
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and around rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive also gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear heavy surface rust on chassis
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear tyres starting to crack
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front valve stem split
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front valve stem split
Front both front valve stems starting to split
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre and rear exhaust box deteriated
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare wheel fitted n/s/r
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EK04 XLB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 EK04 XLB, 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 XLB registered?
EK04 XLB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 11 May 2004.
Is EK04 XLB safe to buy?
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