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LB04 MTF

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,607 mi
Last recorded51,607 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 MTF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,607 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,240 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 49,204 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,496 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 34,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,284 miles

both front brake discs worn thin

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,188 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,263 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 19,806 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to open left rear door from inside or out

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,806 miles

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

unable to open left rear door from inside or out

Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,396 miles

both front and rear discs have got some rusting to faces but not pitted at this time

Fail 15 Jun 2010 19,396 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front and rear discs have got some rusting to faces but not pitted at this time

Fail 13 Jun 2008 19,103 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,103 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 18,559 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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LB04 MTF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB04 MTF, 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 LB04 MTF registered?

LB04 MTF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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