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MB04 HRX

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,054 mi
Last recorded107,054 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 HRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 107,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 99,518 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 99,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,269 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 90,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate srs not working (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,525 miles

Nearside Front inner tread worn

Nearside Front slight cv boot leak

srs light not working

Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner tread

n/s/r tyre worn side wall

rear big bushes deteriating

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,177 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 79,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,628 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,945 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 50,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,933 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,738 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 29,733 miles

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

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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MB04 HRX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MB04 HRX, 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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MB04 HRX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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