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KX04 VBE

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,413 mi
Last recorded106,413 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 VBE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,413 miles

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Fail 4 Sep 2017 106,409 miles

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

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

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

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

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,749 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight surface corrotion under vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2016 99,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

slight surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,527 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 7 Aug 2013 86,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,860 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 80,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid low

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,135 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,407 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,988 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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KX04 VBE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KX04 VBE, 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 KX04 VBE registered?

KX04 VBE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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