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GF04 VCL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,304 mi
Last recorded82,304 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VCL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,304 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front fog light lens is broken.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,383 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front fog light lens is broken.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,997 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,770 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,974 miles

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts noted to nsf tyre in sidewall

Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts noted to nsf tyre in sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,678 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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GF04 VCL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF04 VCL, 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 GF04 VCL registered?

GF04 VCL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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