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KX04 XAY

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,875 mi
Last recorded111,875 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,875 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 111,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,366 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 110,366 miles

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 107,459 miles

Engine management light staysa on.

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

Pass 5 May 2015 107,459 miles

Engine management light staysa on.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 104,459 miles

Engine management light stays on.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,459 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,178 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 104,173 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 96,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 96,869 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 80,043 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 70,277 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,128 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,697 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT.

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 XAY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 KX04 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

KX04 XAY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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