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LC04 MTE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,907 mi
Last recorded50,907 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 MTE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,907 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

both rear tyres close to the legal limit unevenly worn

corrosion to both front floors

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,826 miles

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

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

Rear of centre exhaust section badly corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 40,461 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,106 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2011 33,105 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,028 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,405 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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LC04 MTE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC04 MTE, 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 LC04 MTE registered?

LC04 MTE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is LC04 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 MTE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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