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EN04 VNC

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 VNC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,561 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 85,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,972 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 74,972 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,174 miles

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage & tread is getting low.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,363 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,359 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,968 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,184 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 30,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,012 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 VNC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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