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EN04 GJE

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,971 mi
Last recorded100,971 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 GJE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 100,971 miles

both front floors has slight corrosion

Fail 21 May 2018 100,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both front floors has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,946 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 100,946 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2016 100,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2016 100,941 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 98,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 98,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 94,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

CV JOINT N/S/F HAS TEMPERARY REPAIR ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

head light lenses misting

rear wheel rims slightly out of shape

slight blow on exhaust. joints getting poor

slight windscreen damage 12 o clock

Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,182 miles

CV JOINT N/S/F HAS TEMPERARY REPAIR ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT

head light lenses misting

rear wheel rims slightly out of shape

slight blow on exhaust. joints getting poor

slight windscreen damage 12 o clock

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,698 miles

n/s/f headlight pattern could be better

o/s/r tyre getting low and inner edge devoud of tread and very slightly out of shape advise early replacement

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,605 miles

drivers mirror cracked

srs lamp on

Fail 13 Jun 2008 41,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,558 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 32,051 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,051 miles

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

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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EN04 GJE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EN04 GJE, 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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EN04 GJE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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