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KX04 VBJ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,413 mi
Last recorded137,413 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 137,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear anti roll bar links have slight play

both front coil springs corroded

front number plate slight deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2017 128,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 128,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,652 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,587 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 25 Jun 2014 107,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,084 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 70,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,853 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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KX04 VBJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KX04 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

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

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