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MF04 ECY

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,670 mi
Last recorded73,670 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 ECY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,804 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,206 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 56,206 miles

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

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

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 7 Feb 2013 45,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,732 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,620 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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,088 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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MF04 ECY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF04 ECY, 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 MF04 ECY registered?

MF04 ECY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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