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GV04 XLH

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,731 mi
Last recorded126,731 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 XLH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,731 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 120,384 miles

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 112,200 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2012 112,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,236 miles

both rear tyres worn low and starting to perish

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2011 103,236 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn low and starting to perish

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,513 miles

both front floors rusty

both rear tyres nearing limit

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,436 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,496 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,937 miles

front section of exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2007 58,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front section of exhaust rysty

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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GV04 XLH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GV04 XLH, 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 GV04 XLH registered?

GV04 XLH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is GV04 XLH safe to buy?

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