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G79 JAB

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,195 mi
Last recorded43,195 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 JAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,586 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,345 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 32,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,401 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 28,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 21,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,394 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,434 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 13,434 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 9,835 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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G79 JAB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G79 JAB, 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 G79 JAB registered?

G79 JAB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is G79 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G79 JAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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