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HJ04 XBN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,101 mi
Last recorded92,101 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 92,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 May 2021 83,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front floor pan corroded, but not holed yet

o/s sill end plate corroded but not holed yet

rear inner sills corroded but not holed yet

Pass 14 May 2020 82,948 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 81,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,389 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 76,820 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 73,973 miles

n/s/r tyre getting slightly low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,031 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 61,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,527 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,276 miles

Front washers low pressure

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

osf and nsf tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,759 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,876 miles

both rear tyres close to minimum legal limit and "stepped" in tread area.(minimum limit is 1.6mm) †

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 XBN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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