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GR04 YYT

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,586 mi
Last recorded58,586 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 YYT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 58,586 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 58,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,830 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front surface corrosion on both floor pans

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 54,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,674 miles

rear trailing arm bushes slightly cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,883 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,609 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,293 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge nearside rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,685 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2012 27,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn inner edges

front washers poor

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,289 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD OUTER EDGES

Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,033 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 13,033 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 9,966 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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GR04 YYT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GR04 YYT, 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 GR04 YYT registered?

GR04 YYT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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