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EN04 VMV

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,247 mi
Last recorded101,247 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 VMV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 101,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 101,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,244 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 89,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 89,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section see yellow marks (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,478 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,841 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,841 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing low

Offside Front tyre is wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,334 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,887 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 62,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 39,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,038 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,310 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 12,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VMV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

EN04 VMV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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