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KS04 VHT

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 VHT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 78,955 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated slightly

front and rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

n/s and o/s front side repeaters discoloured slightly

n/s/r service brake has a lower effort than the o/s/r indicating a fault may be developing within the drum

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on floor pan

Fail 12 Jul 2014 78,955 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)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated slightly

front and rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

n/s and o/s front side repeaters discoloured slightly

n/s/r service brake has a lower effort than the o/s/r indicating a fault may be developing within the drum

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on floor pan

Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

exhaust system is heavily corroded in areas,though intact and gas tight at time of inspection

power steering pump drive belt is cracking

windscreen wipers leave light lines

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,948 miles

both front brakes have a judder

both rear tyres have uneven wear,devoiding tread on outer shoulder areas and 2mm tread depth at lowest measured points

exhaust system deteriorating,though not excess

Fail 21 Jun 2012 58,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brakes have a judder

both rear tyres have uneven wear,devoiding tread on outer shoulder areas and 2mm tread depth at lowest measured points

exhaust system deteriorating,though not excess

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,500 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres have shoulder wear

Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres have shoulder wear

nearside front tyre worn shoulders and 3mm tread depth in area

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and 3mm tread depth

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,520 miles

dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a screw in outer shoulder area

offside rear tyre cracking at tread area also has a nail in inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn thin on outer shoulder

Pass 31 May 2007 21,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre evidence of scuffing on side wall but not exposing inner cord

Fail 31 May 2007 21,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre evidence of scuffing on outer side wall but not exposing inner cord

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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KS04 VHT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS04 VHT, 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 KS04 VHT registered?

KS04 VHT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is KS04 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 VHT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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