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HJ04 TFU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 TFU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,758 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,670 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 53,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,335 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,330 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 39,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate discolouring

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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HJ04 TFU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ04 TFU, 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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HJ04 TFU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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