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EN04 VMU

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,593 mi
Last recorded128,593 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 VMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,593 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front damage to outer tyre wall and nail in tread

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing plate (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing plate (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 128,593 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front damage to outer tyre wall and nail in tread

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing plate (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,270 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floor sections slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 119,270 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floor sections slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 92,738 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,338 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,968 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,543 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 May 2009 43,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 31,806 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 24 May 2007 17,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 17,313 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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EN04 VMU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VMU, 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 EN04 VMU registered?

EN04 VMU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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