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KN04 MGO

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 MGO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge plus perished on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 117,165 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge plus perished on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,651 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 114,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,704 miles

n/s/f sidelight dim

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/slight blow

Fail 14 Oct 2014 103,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/f sidelight dim

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/slight blow

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,726 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 96,719 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,738 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,746 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,749 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,324 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,426 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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KN04 MGO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN04 MGO, 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 KN04 MGO registered?

KN04 MGO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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