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GU04 YUL

2004 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,654 mi
Last recorded77,654 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 YUL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,654 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,958 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,839 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,660 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,764 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,355 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,697 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 41,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,983 miles

front number plate slightly deterated

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly stained

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,895 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 26,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,153 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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GU04 YUL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GU04 YUL, 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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GU04 YUL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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