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GX04 XWH

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 113,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 108,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,446 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor inner sills close to excess (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 98,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor inner sills close to excess (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both sides tyres bald on inner edges no cords visible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both sides tyres bald on inner edges no cords visible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,219 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 87,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,033 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 84,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 84,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 79,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

Fail 17 May 2012 79,006 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2011 71,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and rusty

srs warning light on

Pass 12 May 2010 64,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2010 64,352 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2009 59,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 59,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,671 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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GX04 XWH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GX04 XWH, 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 GX04 XWH registered?

GX04 XWH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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