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GU04 HKM

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,241 mi
Last recorded22,241 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 HKM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,241 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 19,690 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 19,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,038 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,679 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,232 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 13,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,176 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,872 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres inner edge of tread

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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GU04 HKM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU04 HKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU04 HKM registered?

GU04 HKM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is GU04 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 HKM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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