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MF04 EEB

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,251 mi
Last recorded84,251 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 EEB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 76,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in a clip near tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,258 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)

minor exhaust blow at front flex

Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,043 miles

exhaust corroded around front flexy pipe

Fail 28 Jan 2014 69,043 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroded around front flexy pipe

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,566 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,564 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,242 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,323 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,167 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 EEB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EEB, 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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MF04 EEB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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