CarVerify

Free Car Check

MG04 HAR

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,303 mi
Last recorded66,303 miles
Recorded on2 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 HAR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2016 66,303 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2016 66,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,402 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear side light brighter than nearside suspect wrong wattage bulb fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 58,768 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

sills covered

Pass 25 May 2013 54,269 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 54,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2012 39,668 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 33,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 33,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2010 25,594 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 19,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2008 16,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 12,441 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 12,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MG04 HAR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MG04 HAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MG04 HAR?

You can check the full history of MG04 HAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MG04 HAR registered?

MG04 HAR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is MG04 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG04 HAR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MG04 HAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MG04 HAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.